The Cookout

[Sovereign]

Both focused on family and I was able to learn about the injustices from both perspectives. My mother's family was treated poorly when they came to the US, in many cases they were referred to as rodents and "filth". They had to work hard to get to where they did but she helped me understand that because they did have lighter skin, it was easier for them whereas my black family did not and still does not have it well in this country. My father taught me to be strong and to only align myself with people who have shared my struggle and understand it. It makes sense to me. I feel you though. I am sorry for everything your father went through. I can't imagine going through that.

I believe you stated your father to be Jamaican. Did you find that he made you feel as if you were different or better than African Americans?

 

[Sapphire]

I believe you stated your father to be Jamaican. Did you find that he made you feel as if you were different or better than African Americans?

No, he encouraged me to learn about my differences. I come from African descendants. A majority of Jamaican people do. Sadly, many of them don't know much about it. I have met some who immigrated here and think they are better than other Africans because of where they came from not knowing their heritage or culture outside of Island life.

 

[GwynShivers]

Both focused on family and I was able to learn about the injustices from both perspectives. My mother's family was treated poorly when they came to the US, in many cases they were referred to as rodents and "filth". They had to work hard to get to where they did but she helped me understand that because they did have lighter skin, it was easier for them whereas my black family did not and still does not have it well in this country. My father taught me to be strong and to only align myself with people who have shared my struggle and understand it. It makes sense to me. I feel you though. I am sorry for everything your father went through. I can't imagine going through that.

Thanks so much, my Dad was my best friend! ❤ My Mom was afraid of him, but somehow God showed me how to bring him around, everytime!
Unfortunately, I didn't make it to the hospital in time to say, "see you later" & that still saddens me today.

 

[The Honorable]

Coons can only be redeemed in the afterlife.

 

[Sovereign]

No, he encouraged me to learn about my differences. I come from African descendants. A majority of Jamaican people do. Sadly, many of them don't know much about it. I have met some who immigrated here and think they are better than other Africans because of where they came from not knowing their heritage or culture outside of Island life.

That is awesome, I'm happy to hear that he did his job as a Black man.

 

[LatagiaCopelandTyronce]

Since so many of the family have done a wonderful job debating this question and I don't believe I can do a better job if I tried. I'll just say in theory yes a coon can redeem themselves (with great effort after all cooning is a way of life) but in practice and action it almost never happens.

 

[Mr. Chris]

This question has been on my mind for a few days, so I wanted to get the family's thoughts and perspectives on this and open up some dialogue.

The more FBA/ADOS/B1 philosophy takes a front seat to Black American thought and lifestyle, the more likely coon behavior will manifest itself in our lives in ways we either didn't notice or just never considered to begin with. I've certainly noticed things in my universe in the last 12-18months. I also imagine many of you have noticed things in yours as well. As I think of the phenomena of the coon in terms of their nature, their mentality, their EVERYTHING really, it made me wonder...Can A Coon Be Redeemed?

In other words, is cooning a fixable problem? Like an addict going to rehab and getting clean. Personally, I'm not so sure. I view them as a cultural malfunction or distortion. However, when I consider Jay's articles regarding the Subconscious Coon (Vol. 1 and Vol. 2), I start to wonder if maybe they can be redeemed as long as it's subconscious; that is to say, ignorant and unknowing participation in anti-black behavior. As opposed to a conscious coon; that is to say, a ready, willing and able participant in anti-black behavior.

My stance is mostly no. I think with the way technology is today, playing ignorant isn't a valid excuse anymore. In which case, I'm of the thought that really, there are no subconscious coons. It's all a deliberate behavior.

What about you family? Do you think a coon is redeemable?

Coons cannot be reformed.

 

[Bruh Man]

Coons cannot be reformed.

They are redeemed in their graves.

 

[InsaneOptimist]

No they can't, no different than a racist being "reformed". It won't/can't happen.

 

[TAILIANNA]

Coons cannot be reformed.

R these famous ppl?

 

[Mr. Chris]

R these famous ppl?

Famous, Non-Famous, or Infamous...Coons simply cannot be reformed.