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Millicent's avatar

“West Wilson represents a very specific archetype of white man. He’s the guy who gravitates toward Black people for the cultural cache – the fashion, the music, the energy. He surrounds himself with Black friends, absorbs Black culture as his entire personality, and uses that proximity as evidence of his open-mindedness. He’ll mess around with Black women, because he is attracted to them, but that attraction doesn’t extend into commitment or protection. “

EXACTLY. He’s a white guy that works for complex.

chandra's avatar

This is a big reason I steer clear of dating white men. I'm not keeping you warm for the white woman you'll inevitably marry and build a life with. No thx!

S.C. Belle's avatar

tale as old as fuckin time…deep sigh. great read!

asombremelody's avatar

This is why I don't seek out intimate relationships (platonic, romantic, etc) with white people. I don't trust them. I really believe they don't see us as people. They don't see us as deserving of care and consideration.