Why Are They Capitalizing 'Black'?

[GURPS]

“AP’s style is now to capitalize Black in a racial, ethnic or cultural sense, conveying an essential and shared sense of history, identity and community among people who identify as Black, including those in the African diaspora and within Africa. The lowercase black is a color, not a person. AP style will continue to lowercase the term white in racial, ethnic and cultural senses.”

The AP explanation is drivel.

There is no “shared sense of history, identity and community among people who identify as Black, including those in the African diaspora and within Africa.”

Only left-wingers believe such nonsense. Not only is there no shared culture or sense of identity that unites blacks outside and inside Africa, but there is also no shared culture among blacks in Africa and none among blacks outside of Africa (“the African diaspora”). The only thing all blacks have in common is geographic origin (but since it is said that we all emanate from Africa, that means little) and color.

Why Are They Capitalizing 'Black'?

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yeah Blacks in Africa have a way different life experience then Blacks in Europe or America

 

[vraiblonde]

Some other rightie blog was ranting about this the other day - I couldn't care less. It's long past time to phase out the silly "African-American", so whether they capitalize the B in black or not is their pander effort and more power to 'em.

I don't know why Black people don't like the term "Negro". I asked this question in a predominantly Black FB group that was supposed to be for whites and blacks to learn to understand each other, and all the Black members went crazy and flamed the chit out of me. Never did answer my question, though. Just that if I didn't know why it's offensive, then I must be a racist who hates Black people.

Personally, I think "Negro" sounds majestic and Black people should reclaim it, but whatever. Not my dog, not my fight.

 

[PsyOps]

Some other rightie blog was ranting about this the other day - I couldn't care less. It's long past time to phase out the silly "African-American", so whether they capitalize the B in black or not is their pander effort and more power to 'em.

I don't know why Black people don't like the term "Negro". I asked this question in a predominantly Black FB group that was supposed to be for whites and blacks to learn to understand each other, and all the Black members went crazy and flamed the chit out of me. Never did answer my question, though. Just that if I didn't know why it's offensive, then I must be a racist who hates Black people.

Personally, I think "Negro" sounds majestic and Black people should reclaim it, but whatever. Not my dog, not my fight.

And why don't they like Colored People? It's right there in NAACP.

I long since lost my give-a-damn about all of these labels. Just stay consistent about what you want to be called and I'll respect that.

The one comment I would make about capitalizing Black of over white only furthers the agenda placing black people in a position of superiority. All by itself it means nothing. Culminating this with all of the other things and movements related to black people, it just promotes that sentiment that they hold a superior place in our society.

Suppose this somehow becomes a standard that the government imposes on us? Now, they can't force this on the private sector, but they can within the government. I work for the government as a contractor. If I have to write up a document that may mention black and white people. I write 'black' in lower case, the paper will be returned for edits, and I will be reminded that 'black' is to be capitalized. What sort of message does that send to every person working for the government? My race is Black, while your race is white.

Do I believe this will really happen? With so many of the things I've seen the government do, it wouldn't surprise me.

 

[Ken King]

I don't know why Black people don't like the term "Negro".

Just spit-balling, but "Negro" literally means "black" in Portuguese and given that the Kingdom of Portugal played a leading role in the Atlantic Slave Trade I would figure that that is one of the primary reasons for the negativity of the term.

 

[Kyle]

Just spit-balling, but "Negro" literally means "black" in Portuguese and given that the Kingdom of Portugal played a leading role in the Atlantic Slave Trade I would figure that that is one of the primary reasons for the negativity of the term.

Based on the current level of racial insanity, I doubt that much thought or historical examination went into it.

 

[vraiblonde]

Just spit-balling, but "Negro" literally means "black" in Portuguese and given that the Kingdom of Portugal played a leading role in the Atlantic Slave Trade I would figure that that is one of the primary reasons for the negativity of the term.

I feel like if that was the reason someone would have simply said so.

 

[Ken King]

I feel like if that was the reason someone would have simply said so.

The term fell out of favor in the late 60s early 70s and I would suspect that today the reason it is considered offensive is a learned trait without the history behind it. In other words, they have been told it is offensive without knowing why.

 

[stgislander]

What about Nubian? That sounds majestic.



(I know... I know. It refers to a specific ancient African culture.)

 

[vraiblonde]

The term fell out of favor in the late 60s early 70s and I would suspect that today the reason it is considered offensive is a learned trait without the history behind it. In other words, they have been told it is offensive without knowing why.

That's my guess. But it would be nice if people could actually discuss things without getting all pissed off and not being able to explain why.

 

[Kyle]

That's my guess. But it would be nice if people could actually discuss things without getting all pissed off and not being able to explain why.

You're new here, aren't you?

 

[Ken King]

it would be nice if people could actually discuss things without getting all pissed off

With 24 years of forum experience you are still a dreamer.

 

[vraiblonde]

Suppose this somehow becomes a standard that the government imposes on us? Now, they can't force this on the private sector, but they can within the government. I work for the government as a contractor. If I have to write up a document that may mention black and white people. I write 'black' in lower case, the paper will be returned for edits, and I will be reminded that 'black' is to be capitalized. What sort of message does that send to every person working for the government? My race is Black, while your race is white.

"White" isn't a race. (Nor is Black, but that's beside the point.)

I don't really care about this. If Black people want a capital B I'm okay with that. If they want to be called whatever, I'll call them that. The only thing I don't like is when they change the rules abruptly and get all bent out of shape that white people didn't get the memo. I'm pretty sure activists do this on purpose just to keep grievances on the front burner.

It's like "queer". First it was acceptable, then it was offensive, now it's acceptable again. Make up your freaking minds. I don't like to accidentally insult people; I only like to do it intentionally.

 

[GURPS]

I don't know why Black people don't like the term "Negro".

It's literally Spanish for Black


if I had to guess, to close to the N word, so their heads explode

 

[Merlin99]

Some other rightie blog was ranting about this the other day - I couldn't care less. It's long past time to phase out the silly "African-American", so whether they capitalize the B in black or not is their pander effort and more power to 'em.

I don't know why Black people don't like the term "Negro". I asked this question in a predominantly Black FB group that was supposed to be for whites and blacks to learn to understand each other, and all the Black members went crazy and flamed the chit out of me. Never did answer my question, though. Just that if I didn't know why it's offensive, then I must be a racist who hates Black people.

Personally, I think "Negro" sounds majestic and Black people should reclaim it, but whatever. Not my dog, not my fight.

"White" isn't a race. (Nor is Black, but that's beside the point.)

I don't really care about this. If Black people want a capital B I'm okay with that. If they want to be called whatever, I'll call them that. The only thing I don't like is when they change the rules abruptly and get all bent out of shape that white people didn't get the memo. I'm pretty sure activists do this on purpose just to keep grievances on the front burner.

It's like "queer". First it was acceptable, then it was offensive, now it's acceptable again. Make up your freaking minds. I don't like to accidentally insult people; I only like to do it intentionally. White when used in racial tones would also, appropriately be capitalized.

In this case it's being used as a noun so capitalization is correct

 

[PsyOps]

It's literally Spanish for Black


if I had to guess, to close to the N word, so their heads explode

Unless they use it for their own purposes. You know, like The United Negro College Fund?

 

[PsyOps]

In this case it's being used as a noun so capitalization is correct

I think the point is, they are capitalizing black, while leaving white (used in the same context - a noun) all in lower case. I can see no other reason for doing this than to 1) elevate black people above white people, and 2) pander to BLM.

 

[Kyle]

Unless they use it for their own purposes. You know, like The United Negro College Fund?

Or use it as a way to make a living, ala Chris Rock, Richard Pryor...

 

[LightRoasted]

If I may ...

So if the word black is capitalized, it now becomes a noun? Black, a color, is used as an adjective. How can they re-write language/grammar use? Isn't a noun a person, place, or thing? Hence the need for capitalization?

 

[stgislander]

So we get to capitalize White too correct?

 

[Merlin99]

If I may ...

So if the word black is capitalized, it now becomes a noun? Black, a color, is used as an adjective. How can they re-write language/grammar use? Isn't a noun a person, place, or thing? Hence the need for capitalization?

I looked it up before I posted to make sure I wasn't talking out my ass.
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/black