Not like “I went to school with one” but have had an actual friendship?
I’ve had a couple of conversations recently where people have confidently said things about the Black community that are ridiculously incorrect. The kind of shit where you can tell they grew up in a very white community and learned about Black history as a college freshman.
Disclaimer: I am white, but I grew up in a Black neighborhood. I was one of 3 white kids in my elementary school lol, including my brother.
Well the main thing disqualifying me is that we’re assuming I was ever good at making any friends or that this is my fault. I have African-American acquaintances, but if only true friends count, you’ll have to give me a rain check on that one.
Same.
The closest I think is my wife’s friend’s husband. I’m half white, half middle eastern. He’s about a decade or two older than I am. We grew up with the Atlantic between us. I get along with him great. No issues. Great chemistry. Two chill dudes. 🤷♂️