I'm insecure because i'm black.

Listen.....it may be or not because you are black. I'm white. I went to catholic grade school. I was very tall for my age. Those darn old nuns used to hit me. Make me sit in a dark closet because I stuck up for myself. Always told I had to sit in the back because I was tall. I couldn't see what was going on back there in a class of 50 kids. Constantly being teased by the rest of the class for being tall. Being called stupid because I couldn't keep up in class. I'm an adult now. Way adult. I still get teased by adults on being tall. I'm 5'10". They try to make me feel inferior. No more!! You are not inferior. Hear me?! You are not. You are a great person. You feel. You are smart. Walk tall, shoulders back and head up.

Peace

It's normal. I'm also not white and I feel pretty much the same way. :/

It's normal to feel the way you do..

But, you know what? F**k the opinion of others. Seriously. Don't worry about stepping on toes. Make something of yourself for you, no one else, YOU.

Dude, all i have to say is tht i can totally feel your pain. Im one out of 7 or 8 black girls out of like 200 or 300 kids in my grade. It can be pretty hard and i talk "white" apparently and it pisses me off tht ppl r so ignorant to put us into one little box. We're not all the same ans dont be ashamed of who u r. Being different is a good thing it makes u stand out accept your flaws is what makes u well u haha. And theyre spoiled brats who arent gonna get anywhere in the future your working super duper hard and later in life, itll all pay off. appreciate tht :)

You go to school with a bunch of snobby brats. You should not feel insecure. I am white, and i feel like i am a minority at my school. You literally have to be black or hispanic to fit in. I also cannot stand black people who act ghetto and use improper grammar. I think that a lot of people really can't stand this. You have a beauty that these other girls do not have. I think that nuns should not be more harsh towards you because of your skin color, and that is completely wrong..but I also went to a catholic school and was treated the same exact way. I felt like a minority also because all of these kids are wealthy, and snobby. i had literally only one friend at that school who was just like me. You really are not alone. I can't stand going to school every day because I do not fit in at all. Lastly, do not cover your nose, and be proud of who you are. None of these people will matter to you when you graduate, none of them will have anything to do with your life. Because you are smart, you will be successful. Don't let anyone get you down.

If you don't love yourself, nobody else will- period. You are a beautiful black woman, learn to embrace it, love it and own it.

If you're super intelligent you will get called "stuck up", if you're stupid people will call you another dumb black so you can't win. So why even try? As long as you continue to judge yourself through society's eyes you will never be truly happy or feel good enough. Instead of trying to be like the white girls in your school, embrace those braids, perms, weaves or whatever. Embrace those lips and hips because MANY out there try to be like black women, ever heard of Kim Kardashian? If you think you aren't as pretty as the white girls in your school my suggestion is "Don't believe the hype."

There are so many role models for you to look up to- Tyra Banks, Iman, Oprah Winfrey, Queen Latifah, Kerry Washington, Zoe Saldana... do you think these women allowed others to define them? Of course not, they believed in themselves and their confidence came from within. You need to go read "Phenomenal Woman" by Maya Angelou right now.

It might not be what you are looking for, but black women are extremely hot. They are sexy and just... Ugh! I consider them to be sex gods :)

I understand where you are coming from, but you have to have self respect if you ever expect anybody else to respect you. I was a smart black kid growing up, and I was in accelerated and honors classes, and that meant that I did not have many minorities in my classes. I didn't look at it as a negative. Some of my best friends just happen to be white. You can't control who you are, but you can control what you would like to be. I was told by other black kids that I was "acting white," just because I was smart. I accepted that if "acting white" meant that I was smart, and that I used proper english then I was ok with that assertion. Don't get caught up in labels, and don't compare yourself to people based on whether you can afford the same lifestyle as they do.

Many rich kids have major problems. Being rich, doesn't mean that you have an easy, or less complicated life. As a teenager I worked with rich kids that went to private schools, and all of them did drugs, while many of my black classmates sold drugs. The moral of the story is that rich or poor doesn't dictate whether you are good or bad. Love yourself, pursue your passions, and be successful. Race in this country has come a long way, but as minorities we still face an imperfect union, yet sometimes we make it harder for ourselves. People that marched for civil rights were living through perilous times. They were beaten, and killed. That is not happening to you. We can't feel too sorry for ourselves when so many before us paved the way for us with their blood. If that means we have to work harder than the majority, then that's what we must do. Overcoming adversity is one of the biggest gifts that you could give yourself.

Oh and catholic school sucks for everyone. I graduated several years ago and I still have horrible memories. Other kids keyed my car several times. I've had more rumors spread about me than Kim kardashian. I cried almost every night in high school.

But, I graduated, got the Hell out of town, and I'll never see those people again. Theyve scarred me socially, even though I know I'm more successful than they will ever be. You just have to find a few close friends to stick with and commiserate with.

High school sucks. But it ends quickly. Stay confident and strong; you'll survive. Focus on classes and your future.

I'm a white woman-
I cant stand black people who act ghetto.
But, that being said, my highest respects go to black people who strive for success and dont fall into that "im a minority, woe is me" mindset.
I don't think being black has ANYTHING to do with a persons ability to be successful, I wish more minorities thought this way.

I think black women are beautiful. I love natural black hair, when women just let it be. Their facial features are so beautifully pronounced, and their bodies are built differently- in a strong and sexy way.

It's normal to feel like an outsider when you're a minority, whether it be by your race, gender, interests etc. But the best thing you can do is find self confidence, and show it. Make other people believe you are just as great as you think you are.

pftt another race post.

i have white friends (no i am not black, or white). and they told me that they are perfectlly fine with black people but they feel uneasy when meeting a new black person because if they even slightly stare at them and gap out like they do with everyone else that black person will think they are racist. They said that it makes it hard to communicate normally and act at ease with a black person just because they are so afraid of offending them, because they get so easily put off by anything a white person does, thinking they are racist or making them feel like they dont fit in.

I too share your problem. I'm too white for the Black's, too black for the whites. Well through it all I always stayed true to my passions, art, language etc. I even joined a college art club, even though I wasn't a student. I made many friends in all shades. Surround your self with people who respect Africa and humanity. The guy I'm seeing now is Puerto Rican. I love him. The news comes on and he is like,'Why are they always after us blacks?". So yea, a mind is a terrible thing to waste. Be brilliant. Be the best.... Like no one ever was

It's normal, how about show this people that you are something, just focus or plan for your future and after that, concentrate and focus to the things that really matters. Do u really deserve or does it really matters what people say about it? . Get my point? Dont let the creeps stop you from your dreams, just think of this way; "when i become successful i want to see they're faces muahahah!" Hope that helps , i wish u a goodluck even though i don't believe in luck hehehehe take care:) btw you are beautiful.

Im pretty sure all black people feel like this or have felt like this at one point in their life. In my opinion we have to try 100% harder then any other race at everything we do. It sucks but I sure do get a kick out of seeing some peoples reaction when I tell them Im going to dental school:]

Look what happened to Michael Jackson.. (RIP) but seriously ur insecurities well eat u alive if u let them. Be proud of what u r given .. No matter how much or how little. There is always someone somewhere far worst .

Im not exactly black, but my ancestors were. I'm pretty sure many "black" people feel as you do. Its totally unfare and irrational, but truth is that racism exist and probably it ill until the end of times. I suggest you go to a different school if it botheres you that much or move out of where you live. Im happy were I live (PR) because everybody here has a different color and pretty much there arent many white people in comparison form the colored people ( not necesarily "black").

Grow an afro like Pam Grier and come into school and shoot everyone. See what they think of you then.