Throughout history, race has been a crucial factor in America. Today, interracial dating, relationships and marriage still trigger much dispute. Love is an amazing feeling that many of us are fortunate to experience and feel, but interracial relationships have always been and will continue to be a taboo subject matter for some.
It really should not matter with whom you want to pursue a relationship, but some Americans still feel that interracial dating is immoral or unnatural. Being accepted as a couple, by your family and friends, whether you’re heterosexual or homosexual or dating someone in or out of your race, makes things less challenging and more relaxed. Due to people’s prejudice, however, being in an interracial relationship is often more difficult.
The United States, although a “free” country, can be very judgmental and critical. Rich Robinson, a founding member of rock group The Black Crowes, was born to a black father and a white mother. His parents married during the Civil Rights movement. During the time they were married, they believed that “the whole nation was moving toward greater and greater integration;” however, not only did their marriage fail, but they went back to their own lives of being on their “designated sides.”
Robinson once said, “I’m never going to marry a white girl. Marrying a white girl is a bad idea; they will never understand. Actually, I always assumed I would never marry a white girl (…) Being with a white girl does not work out. My parents’ relationship ended and race had something to do with it.”
Just because Robinson’s parents’ relationship didn’t work out because of racial issues, he has second thoughts of having a relationship with a white woman. Robinson’s true love could in fact be a white woman, but he is now hesitant because of his parents failed marriage, most likely due to outer societal pressures.
The idea of our country as a diverse and abundant “melting pot” is not looked fondly upon by the entire population. When individuals judge two people in love from different races, they are not seeing the beauty and love these folks have for one another. People like this are simply being ignorant. If being with a man or women outside of your race makes you happy, then you should ignore the ill-mannered comments of others. Being able to express how you want to live and who you want to date makes you truly American.
The United States, although a “free” country, can be very judgmental and critical. Rich Robinson, a founding member of rock group The Black Crowes, was born to a black father and a white mother. His parents married during the Civil Rights movement. During the time they were married, they believed that “the whole nation was moving toward greater and greater integration;” however, not only did their marriage fail, but they went back to their own lives of being on their “designated sides.”
Robinson once said, “I’m never going to marry a white girl. Marrying a white girl is a bad idea; they will never understand. Actually, I always assumed I would never marry a white girl (…) Being with a white girl does not work out. My parents’ relationship ended and race had something to do with it.”
Just because Robinson’s parents’ relationship didn’t work out because of racial issues, he has second thoughts of having a relationship with a white woman. Robinson’s true love could in fact be a white woman, but he is now hesitant because of his parents failed marriage, most likely due to outer societal pressures.
The idea of our country as a diverse and abundant “melting pot” is not looked fondly upon by the entire population. When individuals judge two people in love from different races, they are not seeing the beauty and love these folks have for one another. People like this are simply being ignorant. If being with a man or women outside of your race makes you happy, then you should ignore the ill-mannered comments of others. Being able to express how you want to live and who you want to date makes you truly American.
Excellent post and points. I think this idea of America as a melting pot and being post racial is somewhat true, but not like the rose colored prism the media wants us to see it through. We have certainly come a long way, but we definitely still have a long way to go. I am very happy with the progress our nation has made throughout our history, but your post reminds me of hurdles we still have to overcome.
ReplyDeleteThis post is one of the best I have read. You hit every main point people should know. It's not about what you look like on the outside, it's about what's on the inside that really matters. Love is beautiful thing, and if you find love in another race or sex so be it. Everyone deserves to be happy. Don't judge other people just because they are different. True happiness will always find its way. It may have been "immoral" back in the day, but it's different now-a-days. Don't hold back on something you want to pursue. In the long run, do whatever makes you happy!
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