Decades ago, the thought of interracial dating was something that was not only frowned upon, but could possibly land you some serious jail time, public humiliation, or even death. But nowadays, it is becoming more and more common. Even Hollywood has crossed the barriers of same-race couples in movies and television programs and are now featuring more interracial couples.
Although it has become a more common trend, it still has some controversy, especially in the African-American community. I actually remember sitting in a forum that circulates around bringing cultures together, and noticed that interracial dating among blacks is still frowned upon, but mostly by their own people. Black women tend to believe that their men are being taken away from them when they see a black man with a white woman. This is especially true in the Hollywood and professional athletic field. For instance, if you look at some of our football and basketball stars, there are several big name black athletes that are dating or married to a woman of another race. This is something that many black women feel is just too much for them to handle.
However, there are times when black men will see a very successful black woman and be utterly speechless when they find that she is on the arm of a white man. This may lead them to wonder if the woman has given up on her own men and wonder if she feels she is too good to be with a black man. Why is this? Truthfully, no one truly knows or understands.
Could it be seen as a slap in the face when a black woman sees a black man with a white woman? Is it the same insult when the tables are turned? Who knows. Although interracial dating is nothing that is new, it still is and probably always will be a controversial subject.
