I ran across this board while surfing the web and much of the content of this forum is truly upsetting (personally). I just want to understand why the majority of people on this board hate black people so much. I grew up in a middle class, two parent home with many black and white friends and I just couldn't fathom any of my white friends being this mean-spirited behind my back.  I honestly understand having white pride and being proud of who you are, I really do. But why does that pride have to stem from hatred? Do you hate black people because of one bad experience or a few bad experiences you've had in interacting with them. As I've gotten older I've had many unpleasant encounters with white Americans but this in turn does not cause me to hate the entire white race. I love all people as God does; (no matter what God you worship) he didn't make a mistake with any of us, and every person here is special including all of you.  Also, all black people are not ghetto, rude, ignorant, on welfare, loud, etc., so why are these generalizations passed onto every black person you encounter. There are many, many more African Americans that are well educated, well mannered, established, functioning members of society.  I'm not here to pass judgement or disrupt the forum in any manner. I'm simply just a sad (black) visitor that did not understand before coming here that white hatred for blacks/African Americans ran so deep.  So if you don't mind, I'd really appreciate it if someone could just enlighten me on this black hatred ordeal, because I really don't understand it. As far as I know, as an unregistered visitor you are not privy to the entire forum. If you wish to know more then I suggest you register and take the time to read through the threads as much as possible in order to get a more balanced view.      You claim that you are not here to pass judgment, but that is exactly what you are doing. Instead of getting emotional about some of the postings and making assumptions that all white people hate black people...Why don't you make the effort to ask the people on this forum about good books to read, informative websites to visit, etc.?     I don't hate anyone. I hate hypocrisy. I hate the way white people are treated...just as much as I hate it when I see injustices against those who are not white. I hate when I'm called a skinhead, neo-nazi, bigot, racist b*tch or any other combination of nasty names when trying to conduct an intellectual dialogue with others about my racial interests.      Have you ever really asked your white friends about their racial interests? Are your relationships with them strong enough for them to feel comfortable about being direct with you? I strongly suspect that, no matter how long you have known them, you have no idea about their fears and racial experiences. My guess is that you probably wouldn't even take them seriously if they tried to confide in you.