Charles Barkley outrages black community with comments

[ajcorleone]

Never one to shy away from candid comments, former Auburn Tiger and NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley told Philadelphia radio hosts too many black people are caught up in a culture that's more concerned with street cred than intelligence.
Speaking on the radio show "Afternoons with Anthony Gargano and Rob Ellis," Barkley was asked his opinion on Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson, who was the subject of an article detailing allegations he wasn't "black enough."
Barkley fired back:
"We as black people are never going to be successful, not because of you white people, but because of other black people. When you are black, you have to deal with so much crap in your life from other black people," Barkley said.
Barkley, a native of Leeds, said African Americans are too concerned with street cred than true success and that's holding the community back.
"For some reason we are brainwashed to think, if you're not a thug or an idiot, you're not black enough. If you go to school, make good grades, speak intelligent, and don't break the law, you're not a good black person. It's a dirty, dark secret in the black community.
"There are a lot of black people who are unintelligent, who don't have success. It's best to knock a successful black person down because they're intelligent, they speak well, they do well in school, and they're successful. It's just typical BS that goes on when you're black, man."

[duane1969]

"For some reason we are brainwashed to think, if you're not a thug or an idiot, you're not black enough. If you go to school, make good grades, speak intelligent, and don't break the law, you're not a good black person. It's a dirty, dark secret in the black community."

This is correct. I am a high school teacher and I see this all the time and it isn't that much of a secret.

[ajcorleone]

It is a shame. secret.[/QUOTE]

[gsj68]

something everyone has known about since the 80's isnt much of a secret

[ajcorleone]

That is a good point but when it comes from Charles Barkley I guess it is not considered racist.

something everyone has known about since the 80's isnt much of a secret

[shrewsbury]

no, but he will be, and I am sure he is, being called an uncle tom over this.

the race with the most issues in the US seems to be the blacks. most blacks blame someone else for their issues.
this is the foundation of the democratic party

[gsj68]

That is a good point but when it comes from Charles Barkley I guess it is not considered racist.

i dont see where stating facts should be anything close to racist,people do it all the time though

sure with wish i had some of that white privilege stuff
wonder if they will come up with asian or indian(country) privilege when it suits their needs

[mrveggieman]

Although I don't agree with everything that Barkley says he speaks his mind and tells it like it is. I have no problem with this and from what I know about Wilson do not consider him an uncle tom.

[jlzinck]

Although I don't agree with everything that Barkley says he speaks his mind and tells it like it is. I have no problem with this and from what I know about Wilson do not consider him an uncle tom.

So as an African American, what is your definition on an "Uncle Tom" in 2014?

[duane1969]

So as an African American, what is your definition on an "Uncle Tom" in 2014?

I can answer this for him. A black Republican.