June 11, 2003
With a name like that ...
Welcome "Hi. I'm black!" to the blogroll. With a blog name like that, how can I not keep an eye on it. Unfortunately for Glenn, though, he entered the New Blog Showcase late last week and so never managed to be noticed.
One question he asks is "Am I black enough?" As far as I'm concerned, however he defines "black enough" is fine with me. (I have to say that I don't often ask if I'm "white enough," although I must admit that I've wished I could change my skin color a time or two, to avoid sharing it with certain unmentionables.) I don't think that it's anyones duty to represent their "race" or to constantly bear witness to the sins of the past. It's important not to forget, of course, but it seems unfair that each and every individual should bear the whole burden of a political message, no matter how important.
Best to just be the best damned person it is possible to be and to forget the rest. And as far as blog critiques go, only pay attention to the ones that deal with facts. Opinions and viewpoints vary wildly, and the Mac Diva, while generally a good writer who says some stuff that does need to be said, seems to have gone a bit off the deep end lately.
Posted by Frank at June 11, 2003 10:23 PMAsking yourself if you're "white enough" could possibly be just as complicated. Consider that up until 30 years ago Italians and Slavs weren't considered white (still aren't considered white by some).
Posted by: Glenn at June 11, 2003 10:40 PM