I'm black and raised by whites?

Question

I was adopted when I was 2 years old. I've been with my foster parents for 12 years now. I've attended schools with rarely any blacks. I don't know anything about the african American history. I love my parents but they are very strict and religious. I wanted to attend a rap concert but my parents told...

Answer 1

Your parents are awesome to me. And I do love my family and my parents, and I’m black too, but I’d much rather be raised around whites and only whites (besides my family) rather than ratchet and ghetto, two faced and fake n¡ggers. I’d be happy be around all whites and be considered basically white. I’m even trying to act more white, even though I already do, but even more to where people would say even more that I act and talk like a girl even though I’m (unfortunately) black. I’m not sure if my post makes sense, but look at the positive and negative of your situation: positive would that you’re not ghetto and ratchet or anything, there isn’t a negative to this since being white or being considered white is great.

Answer 2

you live in their home, then you follow the rules or move out. you should be glad someone who adopted you, loves you and takes care of you. some people adopt children and don't love them

Answer 3

Right now obey your parents. In course of time you may do every thing.

Answer 4

I suggest you report your parents to Children Protective Services for being racist

Answer 5

Trust is earned. Keep doing what is asked and keep your promises. Be responsible. Make good, positive and clean choices. If they are religious maybe you could find a predominately black church and ask if you could attend? I know that’s probably not what you were thinking but it might be a start.

Answer 6

tell them how you feel.

Answer 7

the person who told u to wait to learn about black culture and get your education first is full of baloney. those things dont have anything to do with each other. I understand why your parents would be against a rap concert because many rap lyrics contain profanity. Perhaps you should start with other black artists who are activists or have cleaner messages like beyonce? Aside from the concerts issue you should look at local associations, clubs in your school, doing personal research or attending talks/speeches by black influencers! It is really important to know part of your culture and you should try explaining that to your parents.

Answer 8

Look up all the organizations in your area that cater to black kids. Could be some Urban League sports team, could be a primarily black church group or something else. Then talk to your parents about being involved on some level. Maybe you could do some volunteer work. Maybe your "religious" parents would even consider attending a black church once in a while. They can't be THAT religiously strict if they let you go see a Gaga concert (unless they're just oblivious to what goes on there).

Answer 9

I am sorry to hear this. As a black person it is important for you to learn about your culture and roots. Since they are your parents and you live in their house, there isn't much you can do in this situation until you turn 18 and can do your own thing.

I'd do research on your culture though.

Answer 10

On the opposite end is this white guy, raised by white people, went to see N.W.A. in Phililadelphia back in 1989, and I was almost a whole 10 years old. My parents didn't know I did btw...but if you've mentioned this before, then clearly they know your wants and probably won't change their minds. I have 3 kids myself, one is 16 so I get their reasons...you may have to wait until it's your choice.