Why Isn't It Considered Racist

[lankeela]

when news stories point out that people are black or people of colour - twice this week stories have centred on someone's ethnicity. The woman who trekked to the South Pole was the 'first woman of colour' to do so and now Sidney Poitier is being hailed as the first black actor to win an Oscar for Best Actor. Surely that is being racist by pointing it out?

[roadman]

lol i was replying to a point you made naomi24 if you are confused maybe its because your point was a bit here there and everywhere

[roadman]

naomi you said we should ignore history and let bygones be bygones

I say its respectful to acknowledge hardship and suffering certain communities or races may have faced due to the hand of others

You implied that wouldnt be treating people like people

im implying its more respectful to acknowledge hardships individuals may have faced due to race or culture and it is actually ignorant to ignore it and very rude and to acknowledge something is not then treating someone like they are not a person

you say tomato

i said potato

whatever lol i respect your right to own an opinion

[naomi24]

I didn't say we should ignore history. I said we should assign history to history, in the certain knowledge that it has taught us a valuable lesson. If you're intent on arguing at least get it right.

[roadman]

what does leave history to history mean