tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post8610919266920441032..comments2014-08-20T23:30:26.057-06:00Comments on Jayrod P. Garrett: The Culture Blogs: Shades of Brown (Part 2 of 3)Jayrod P. Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12856869742909290300noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-1461101724072206152012-03-30T17:06:57.737-06:002012-03-30T17:06:57.737-06:00I'm happy I have found your blog. I dont have...I'm happy I have found your blog. I dont have a chance to read many black men's blogs. :-)<br /><br />One stereotype that I actually reminded my co-worker that it was not true just this week is that All black men upon reaching career, or financial success will marry a white woman.Chasing Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07958034937629421135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-78943617228650706242012-03-21T01:20:43.028-06:002012-03-21T01:20:43.028-06:00My adopted son has experienced a lot of that from ...My adopted son has experienced a lot of that from his natural family. He's hispanic and he's been told by the people who should be the kindest about how white he is because he wanted to get a job, eat flour tortillas, and take care of himself. Its quite bothersome.<br /><br />I love the fact that you don't like Obama. I do, but the diversity of opinions always makes me smile. Thanks for posting. :DJayrod P. Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856869742909290300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-84007848664320369282012-03-09T17:38:11.757-07:002012-03-09T17:38:11.757-07:00"If you're speaking proper English, you&#..."If you're speaking proper English, you're obviously a cracka in disguise."<br />What I find funny is that much of the stereotyping done on me came from fellow Afro-Americans and all the other non-vanilla cultures. Anyway, stuff like that usually happens when your a teen anyway.<br /><br />However, nothing beats an Irish man or Korean lady pointing the finger straight in your face constantly asking, "you?! You?! You?! You of all people don't like Obama?! You?!"<br /><br />That's why God made Agape.MyTricksterGodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15822715394553402846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-55262191560966165812012-03-07T23:43:18.611-07:002012-03-07T23:43:18.611-07:00Morgan, I don't know it the powers that be wan...Morgan, I don't know it the powers that be want us to live in fear. But I do know that too often we do anyway. The hope of this blog is to help alleviate some of that fear.<br /><br />Oh and I'm very selective with the television I watch. For the very reason I want to think my own thoughts and be able to see the world as a place of goodness and light. Some few shows reveal this, and others portray the world as contrary to its natural state.Jayrod P. Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856869742909290300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-34783202691067004512012-03-07T23:40:02.159-07:002012-03-07T23:40:02.159-07:00It is true that we are all individuals and brother...It is true that we are all individuals and brothers and sisters. It is hard though to live in such a manner that folks recognize they share such a deep relationship with us.Jayrod P. Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856869742909290300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-22124306321220098662012-03-07T08:57:34.873-07:002012-03-07T08:57:34.873-07:00I believe that media and television purposely port...I believe that media and television purposely portrays black men as dangerous because they (the ones in control) want to keep us divided. If people weren't afraid of different cultures then we all might start working together. If we all started working together we might see what actually is the problem and start doing something about it and our numbers would be great to accomplish all manner of good in the world. Just my opinion any way.<br /><br />I believe they (the ones in control) use fear to control the populace. And they use it very well. That is why I watch as little television as possible. I don't want to live in fear, I want to think my own thoughts, and I want to see people as individuals and basically good.<br /><br />Thank you for all that you do.<br /><br />Peace,<br />MorganMorgan Dragonwillowhttp://awritersuniverse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-75752428362169120852012-03-06T09:18:07.916-07:002012-03-06T09:18:07.916-07:00Ugh. Stereotypes. I so agree that it is important ...Ugh. Stereotypes. I so agree that it is important to look at everyone as an individual. Aren't we all brothers and sisters, after all.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01445455787485222068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-5030810339551946562012-03-05T20:21:20.935-07:002012-03-05T20:21:20.935-07:00I think you hit the nail on the head MaryAnn. We ...I think you hit the nail on the head MaryAnn. We often do have the preconceived notion and we don't let people show us who they really are. Because we are scared to find out.<br />Looking forward to getting the book to you.Jayrod P. Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856869742909290300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-23324335303399194372012-03-05T20:19:35.388-07:002012-03-05T20:19:35.388-07:00Thank you for responding to my question. I actual...Thank you for responding to my question. I actually really appreciate that because I know that I'm not aware of all the stereotypes that folks suffer from. And greater knowledge leads to better awareness of the problem.Jayrod P. Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856869742909290300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-83581093441866592672012-03-05T20:17:53.604-07:002012-03-05T20:17:53.604-07:00I'm going to use this picture in a later post ...I'm going to use this picture in a later post sweetheart, so that my readers here can see the awesomeness you posted here. Thank you.Jayrod P. Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856869742909290300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-78199909221072913192012-03-05T16:48:23.732-07:002012-03-05T16:48:23.732-07:00Thanks for this important post. I love what you s...Thanks for this important post. I love what you say about stereotypes are more for classifying and not for defining people. I think the most hurful part of stereotypes is locking someone into a preconceived notion and not letting them show you who they really are.<br /><br />Excellent post as always, and thank you so much for the book. I'm looking forward to reading it.MaryAnn Popehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08618345950149423623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-31379024515782351682012-03-03T23:26:49.698-07:002012-03-03T23:26:49.698-07:00Stereotypes that drive me batty:
As a woman - I m...Stereotypes that drive me batty: <br />As a woman - I must be dumb, frail, weak, manipulative, petty, jealous, nagging, selfish, materialistic. I certainly can't fix anything with power tools, and I don't know a thing about cars, except maybe where the gas goes.<br />As a Latter Day Saint - I must be a republican, conservative, pro-life, gay hating, science hating creationist.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10177028541482022474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-59489118591530852222012-03-03T23:21:20.361-07:002012-03-03T23:21:20.361-07:00https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1740455792...https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=174045579291733&set=a.174045209291770.43746.106112149418410&type=1&permPage=1Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10177028541482022474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-53551907177532342262012-03-03T23:08:11.033-07:002012-03-03T23:08:11.033-07:00From my experience they do play hand in hand. I h...From my experience they do play hand in hand. I have a 19 year old stepson that is hispanic. His natural family calls him white because he has chosen to live differently than they were teaching him. He's chosen to be civilized and kind, and therefore somehow he became white. It has given him some identity issues he has to work though. I have faith that he'll be able to make it though.Jayrod P. Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856869742909290300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-64363488895391791382012-03-03T22:57:58.888-07:002012-03-03T22:57:58.888-07:00"Passing Strange" looks like an interest..."Passing Strange" looks like an interesting show. I'll have to see if I can find any shows near where I live. I can at least pick up the soundtrack!<br /><br />Thank you for your high praise. It helps me to realize that this blog has a future and that I have to continue seeking out the subjects that matter the most in matters of culture and diversity.Jayrod P. Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856869742909290300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-60599523330133198792012-03-03T17:39:12.791-07:002012-03-03T17:39:12.791-07:00What an important post! The last two stereotypes a...What an important post! The last two stereotypes are the ones I see hurting children the most. With the school culture the way it is, kids are basically having to chose between being black and being academic. It seems like the violent stereotype also plays into the acting white one. They kind of go hand in hand.Emma Burcarthttp://emmaburcart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8255329229751420925.post-42963673448708633672012-03-03T07:35:25.471-07:002012-03-03T07:35:25.471-07:00Thanks for covering this important topic, Garrett....Thanks for covering this important topic, Garrett. Your post made me think of the play, "Passing Strange." Great show and soundtrack if you haven't caught it. <br /><br />It's amazing how much stereotyping goes on and how it, sadly, shapes many people's self perceptions and behaviors. Most humans have the capacity to be violent or not, to want sex or not, to control themselves, or not, to live fully and with compassion, or not.<br /><br />And as for writing about topics that are tougher than we realize...those are usually the most important and best—IMHO. ;) Nicely done.August McLaughlinhttp://augustmclaughlin.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com