The objectification of the Black body was accompanied by a desire to destroy the Black psyche. While seeking to control and exploit Black bodies, there was also an effort to erode their mental and emotional resilience. Code-switching played a role in this dynamic: although whites sought control over Black bodies, they themselves would code-switch when presenting outwardly to other whites, reflecting the complex, performative nature of racial power.
It’s natural to explore different cultures, especially when boredom sets in-that’s why people desire to travel. However, the ultimate form of experiencing a culture is attempting to "take on" another person’s body, as a way of embodying their existence. This reveals an internalized form of racism, as it involves a desire to absorb and internalize the perceived power of Blackness. The phrase "Black don’t crack" likely reflects the writer's own view of Black superiority, which is often repressed by the forces of white colonialism that dictate what to eat, what to drink, and how to perceive the world. This control is seen clearly in how Black people on welfare are often told what foods to eat, where to buy food, and how to live, reinforcing a cycle of dependency and control
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The objectification of the Black body was accompanied by a desire to destroy the Black psyche. While seeking to control and exploit Black bodies, there was also an effort to erode their mental and emotional resilience. Code-switching played a role in this dynamic: although whites sought control over Black bodies, they themselves would code-switch when presenting outwardly to other whites, reflecting the complex, performative nature of racial power.
It’s natural to explore different cultures, especially when boredom sets in-that’s why people desire to travel. However, the ultimate form of experiencing a culture is attempting to "take on" another person’s body, as a way of embodying their existence. This reveals an internalized form of racism, as it involves a desire to absorb and internalize the perceived power of Blackness. The phrase "Black don’t crack" likely reflects the writer's own view of Black superiority, which is often repressed by the forces of white colonialism that dictate what to eat, what to drink, and how to perceive the world. This control is seen clearly in how Black people on welfare are often told what foods to eat, where to buy food, and how to live, reinforcing a cycle of dependency and control