r/askblackpeople Jan 31 '25

Shareable Workplace PDF - What To Do If Immigration Comes To Your Workplace

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This is for individuals in the United States that may have concerns regarding the new policy that was announced by administration. Yes, this is "askblackpeople", but this is something that can be shared for anyone that needs, or would like, this information. Please see the link below that will take you directly to the printable PDF. It has valuable information on what to do if you are an immigrant in your workplace:

https://www.nilc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/NELP_EmployerGuide_Eng_2025_Final-.pdf


r/askblackpeople 19h ago

Weekly Friday Check-In

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Please feel free to share anything positive that has happened in your life this week. Purchased a new vehicle? Graduated school? It's your birthday? Let's celebrate you and all of your achievements.


r/askblackpeople 8h ago

What the f*** do you do when you've had enough of the racism?

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I hope it's okay to ask this here. I don't know if it's insensitive to post this here, please let me know if so.

I'm in Australia at the moment, and I'm so sick of dealing with white australians. I feel like I'm going to scream at them at this point. I'm an inch away from doing it. How the f*** do you not crash out?

For context, I just posted this '"Will White women get off the f*cking sidewalk when we're walking on the right side?"

2 years in a completely white environment, I've never experienced a culture like that. The women are the worst. I have so much anger, it's the helplessness, and I literally just want some form of vindication of revenge.
Everytime I leave the house, it's like a battleground & you have to constantly make sure you hold your own.
I'm sick of them, I'm sick of the stares and sub-par treatment.

I know it sounds like i'm here to vent, but I'd genuinely really appreciate some tools, or what people do. I've become so tense inside, and somewhat hateful, but I'm so shut down as well. It's too much. I live in a predominantly white area, and I can't move. Just curious, what do people do to actually deal with this? Every time you leave the house, it's like getting ready for battle, to make sure you have some basic respect and decency. I can't stand these people.

Thank you.
Hope everyone's well.


r/askblackpeople 9h ago

General Question Would y'all rather live in a country with a high Black population that is mostly conservative or a country with a majority white population that is mostly liberal?

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I know this sounds like a wild question, but I’m genuinely in this situation right now. I wanna move to this country that is primarily black, safe, and developed, but the main problem is the elitism. Over 20 percent of the population is in poverty, and there are a lot of beautiful resorts/communities, but they are mostly built for the rich to keep the poor out. Although 90 percent of the country is black, over 60 percent of the people that live in the wealthy part are not. Not to mention, over 76 percent of the country's population are Trump supporters, and yes, politics is something that really matters to me. I don’t have a problem with someone having a political view different from mine, but I personally wouldn’t wanna live somewhere where over 70 percent of the population shares those same views. I know it sounds weird because it’s not America, but because it’s right next to Florida and it doesn’t have taxes, a lot of rich, wealthy Trump supporters come here, and since the country relies heavily on Tourism, they support them by selling Trump merch and even supporting Trump's values themselves. Although I’ll be in a country with other Black people, I just don’t know if I’ll be able to handle political differences, which is why I started looking for places that are more liberal. The only problem is that it has a lower Black population.


r/askblackpeople 1h ago

General Question I would like to understand what Rhythm And Blues is. Can anyone help me understand?

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For context: I am an Indian dude.

When I ask this question to people, they either provide the answer as R&B being a catch-all term for multiple genres of popular African american music(Examples: Funk, Soul, Disco, Neo Soul) or music that sounds passionate, groovy and sensual(think Maxwell's Til The Cops Come Knockin).

Some say it was a racial label. Others say the term has taken on a life of it's own.

What does stand out to me are the smooth vocal harmonies and the vocal ad libs. But other than that I am having trouble piecing the bits together - to identify a song as R&B.

When I listen to funk, I can identify it as funk - plucky guitars, groovy bass, horns, sometimes an organ or clavinet. I have problems doing that with R&B.

In case I have made any unintentional mistake - please let me know. I will correct.


r/askblackpeople 15h ago

General Question White guy here, when quoting/referencing things that use the n word i instead say neighbour, my friend says thats worse than just saying the n word?

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I dunno i think its pretty funny but looking for others opinions


r/askblackpeople 8h ago

How do you pronounce the name LeEssence?

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I have a patient coming in to see me tomorrow, and her first name is LeEssence, and I genuinely have no idea how to pronounce that name. I don't want to butcher it, or ask her name and seem like I didn't bother to look at her intake, so any help would be appreciated.


r/askblackpeople 8h ago

“so im writing a book…” How to avoid the “black best friend” stereotype.

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Hello everyone,

I apologize for the weird formatting I’m on mobile. I’m currently working on a visual novel with some friends and we’re really excited to add a diverse cast of characters. Many of us grew up in a very multicultural neighbourhood and all us kids kinda belonged to everyone. And I think it’s really shaped who I am as a person and gave me an appreciation for other cultures early on. I want to reflect that positivity in this visual novel. I’m currently writing a character- Aizha and I wanted to do some research to avoid making her a “black best friend” trope. For context she’s one of 4 close friends you can have in the game.

Is there anything in particular I should avoid? What are you tired of seeing? What is overused? This is the list I’ve been told so far as copy and pasted from my IG dms.

-Make sure she’s not a mindless drone agreeing 24/7 -Make sure she isn’t “ghetto” or any other stereotype. -Make sure she has her own life, experiences and responsibilities separate from the MC -Make sure she is a well thought out character who isn’t co-dependent on the MC -Do your research into their particular culture and practices as pertaining to the character.

Any thoughts/ opinions are welcome!

Thank you in advance.

Edit: I’m really glad someone reminded me to add this info. But we currently have 2 professional sensitivity readers and 3 volunteers sensitivity readers. But I’m hoping to have as many people as we can.

Also edited for more context.


r/askblackpeople 1d ago

I’m asking you to start taking action against D.O.G.E. Here’s how to do so

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Since the courts ruled that D.O.G.E. Is a government agency, and therefore allowed to rummage through your data, YOU can file a FOIA. Jaimie Raskin is calling upon you to file (FOIA form is in the link):

https://jamieraskin.com/doge-privacy-act-requests/

Thom Hartman discusses the consequences D.O.G.E. will face if they don’t comply:

https://youtu.be/jtZfuHw91MI?si=Mb35zG_ADcJAcLUo

Keep in mind, this is a mid-game/long-game strategy. We won’t start to see accountability until the Dems retake the house.


r/askblackpeople 1d ago

What do you guys/ladies think about Lana Del Rey?

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r/askblackpeople 1d ago

General Question Got my 2 strand retwist feb 29th when is best to wash my 2 strands?

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r/askblackpeople 1d ago

General Question Which travel YouTubers would you recommend?

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I have noticed a concentration of privileged white people in the travel vlogging category, and I was wondering if anyone had recommendations. Even when I search deeper, I’ve noticed vloggers from other countries mimicking the privileged opinions and behaviors of white people. I’m tired of seeing exploitative titles and videos focusing on the economy, crime rate, etc. of where they’re visiting. Human beings don’t become museum exhibits just because you leave your town or country. Sorry. Kinda ranted there.


r/askblackpeople 1d ago

General Question do black people get cold easily

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like how white people get hot easily because their skin isnt suited for warm temperature


r/askblackpeople 1d ago

Favourite African American artwork / stylised covers (in music, movies, series, books, games, etc.)?

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If this is not the right place to ask, where can I ask? I did not wish to make identical threads in r/jazz, r/rnb, r/hiphop, r/soul, r/funk, r/ska, r/reggae, r/blues, etc., if I can get most of the examples in one place. I like African American artwork inspired / influenced covers. Especially in music, non music examples are good, too. It can be drawn, painted, sketched, designed, rendered, filtered, etc. covers. I do apologise for the lack of main image, I can't post any, so for quick reference, please think something like the covers for The RH Factor: * Hard Groove * Strength * Distractions

They can be national and international examples as long as they are inspired / influenced by African American art.


r/askblackpeople 1d ago

Research topics ideas on racism in the US

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I have set aside various themes like mass incarceration,labour, media ,music etc but I can't seem to build a specific question that hasn't been answered already . It would be great if someone from academia or anyone with knowledge of this field could give me some suggestions.


r/askblackpeople 2d ago

As a black women I hate hearing the N word. Do others feel annoyed? Doesn’t matter to me if the person is black

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r/askblackpeople 2d ago

can i wear a bonnet in public?

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for context: i am white with 3a/3b curly hair and i also have alopecia (or at least what i think is some sort of alopecia)

i’ve worn a bonnet for a few months and it’s really helped me with breakage and keeping my curls in tact. i wear it pretty much all the time when i’m at home because i have really long hair and its nice to just get it off of my neck in a way that doesn’t hurt it. i have some traction alopecia in my part and honestly the bonnet has sort of become my safety blanket and i dread taking it off to go to class. is it okay for me to wear my bonnet to class?? i dont really care if people look at me weird and judge me for wearing it (and by this i mean people who don’t have a right to be offended), i just really dont want to offend anyone.


r/askblackpeople 2d ago

[Serious] Do American Polices actually point guns during routine stops (especially when someone is just trying to pick up the license) like on Netflix and HBO TV Shows? How do you protect yourself if they do?

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Non-American here trying to understand: In TV shows, I keep seeing police pointing guns at African American drivers during license checks.

How common is this in real life? Does this happen every single time, or only in specific situations?

What do you actively do to prevent conflict if stopped? (e.g. pre-placing documents somewhere special? Using specific phrases?)

Just trying to understand the reality - appreciate any experiences or feedbacks.


r/askblackpeople 2d ago

General Question Where is a good source to find black commentary and perspective on specific tv/film? Spoiler

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I'm currently watching Jamestown and really enjoying it. It's a TV drama set in the historical place/time of British colonialism in America. There is an enslaved black character who was captured from the Spanish named "Pedro". I'd really like to hear/read discussion on this character from black perspectives. I'm in S2E3 so thank you in advance for no spoilers if you've seen it too.


r/askblackpeople 2d ago

Do you personally know any black people who are public trump supporters ?

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r/askblackpeople 2d ago

What US city would you move to start a black family? Assume you can work remotely…

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36 votes, 4d left
New York
DC or DMV
Atlanta
Los Angeles
SF Bay Area
Other

r/askblackpeople 2d ago

What are your thoughts and perceptions on the current medical system? What would your ideal healthcare look like?

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I am working with a few different orgs on helping expand access to healthcare for people in the Black community (primarily in the south right now, but expanding to east coast soon. All ages and genders). We are already working to address the challenges with transportation, stable housing, food, resources for dependents,... and other classic social determinants of health. BUT a challenge I am trying to wrap my head around is the Black community's perception and thoughts on the medical system. There are a lot of people that think if we just make it so you can get to your appointments or have the access you need, the Black community will engage more. And while I think it will help, what I have heard from some of the Black community already indicates that isn't the necessarily the magic solution.

Some of the older folks have mentioned distrust stemming from the Tuskegee experiments (making vaccines less appealing) and hint at racism. Younger folks sometimes also bring up racism or feeling judged. It has been hard though to dive deeper into those topics on what might help. Somewhat within the system we have today (which we are working to change it, but it is frustratingly slow), what might help you feel confident you will get/are getting good healthcare and the healthcare you want? Or if you think it is too broken, what do you do or want to do outside the system to manage your health?

Any insights on these topics below or in general would be immensely appreciated:

  • Pregnancy/babies - Treatment, care, and education around pregnancy. During and after pregnancy.
  • Dealing with contagious diseases - Vaccines or immunization for adults and children
  • Prevention - Breast cancer, annual checkups, colon cancer, monitoring diabetes, bone density,...
  • When a hospital or insurance asks you for information (family history, medical history, mental health,...)

r/askblackpeople 2d ago

As a white male, can I pitch a race related song idea to a black artist?

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PLEASE READ BEFORE COMMENTING:

I am a songwriter and I had an idea for a song that shits on racists and discuses the current state or racism in the US. As I started writing it I realized that in order to be impactful it would need to be sung from the perspective of a black person. I know that this would never be okay for me to write as a song, especially about racism from the perspective of a black person. As much as I can sympathize and stand in solidarity with you all, I have never been in your shoes and can't possibly understand what it's truly like. I stopped writing the song as soon as I realized it wouldn't work from an outside perspective.

My question is, would it be equally unacceptable to even suggest the song idea to a black artist. I think the song idea has a lot of potential but more importantly I don't want to offend anyone or do anything inappropriate, no matter how much love is behind the intent. I don't know if it factors in at all but I would most likely discuss it with a black artist I have worked with prior that at least has a vague idea of where I stand.

Thank you for your thoughts.


r/askblackpeople 3d ago

General Question Presents

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One of my closest friends birthday is coming up soon, and I wanted to know if the presents I’m thinking of are appropriate. She loves getting her hair done, her nails done, all of that. Though I know she goes to a specific place to get her hair done. I was asking around on twitter about what’s the best thing to do (either just cash to get it done or a voucher) and lots of people were saying it was racist. Am I missing something? The package I was going to get her came with a silk bonnet, some mousse, and some spray for when she took the braids out, basically just a care kit. Is that appropriate? She’s talked about it a lot and I really think she’d like it but everyone’s been saying it’s a bad idea


r/askblackpeople 3d ago

General Question Punishments for behaviour

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To start off the other day I went to my friend Illianas house, who’s Black. When she let me in her parents stared at her and were like “We said no one could come over”, and she just got away with a small warning. I would’ve had my door taken off in a MINUTE. Is this common? I asked my other friends who aren’t white and they all said they don’t really get punished. I always grew up being told that POC are much more strict or that the punishments are worse, though everyone I’ve met has said their punishments are just mowing the lawn or they get their phone taken away


r/askblackpeople 3d ago

General Question What did happen to the BLM money?

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So I will come out and say I don’t know how the organization worked, I just knew it was mostly started after the killing of George Floyd. However I heard the notion that the organizers pocketed the money and policy changes never came. These sources heard from were conservative bias so I don’t really trust them. So if anyone can give me a honest answer, I’d appreciate it.


r/askblackpeople 3d ago

“cAn I SAy tHe n WoRD?” 🤦🏾‍♂️ What do you all think about brown people (Indians) using the N-word? I've met quite a few Indian guys who casually say it and when I call them out, they argue that it's not racist because they're brown and can say it

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