Segregation stamp on some old books. For white schools? Worth money?
I was recently visiting an old farm that some of my mom's family owns in Roncevert, West Virginia. In one of the older barns I found some old school books belonging to the local schoolhouse, some of them dated back to 1921. 1947 was stamped on another one of them. The book titled "Building Better English, In Schools and Out" had a stamp marked inside the front cover that I guess the school had put on it all those years ago. The stamp said "A West Virginia free textbook for white schools." I am curious as to whether or not this meant there was a school district in the area called "White Schools" or if this is a peice of history dating back to the black/white segregation days of America. Also I have no need for these books and I want to see if they are worth any money. Even if the stamp is not of a "whites only" school, they still might be worth a little cash seeing how old they are. If anyone has any idea (Historians, museum workers, teachers) please let me know. Anyone else, thanks for at least trying. (I can email pictures of the books if needed)
I hate my fat mean black mom?
Hey im mix half asian and black (Dad asian and mom black) will my dad died 6 years ago im now 15 and some of his family keep in touch with me but i live with my mom who fat, mean, poor and mother of 3 im the baby my sister older but hate me and my brother have autism anyways my mom is a pretty black chubby women face wise (She have indian ancestors which give her a pointy nose and she light skin like me) point is she just like every other black mom... Who yell at me for no reason , keep me in the house why im the reason i hate the outdoor and people, she nag, cuss me out, say stuff like with your half breed azz, try to kick me out the house, call me names like ***** etc and then complain to me y she hate being poor, she dont have a job and everytime my brother do something she blame me ... He know what he doing he 19 and take his autism for grante my mom dont let me live or see my dad fam to much i wish he was alive i hate my black mom they so ghetto!
Did your family approve when you dated interracially?
Yeah, thankfully.My parents also don’t mind if the person I marry is of a different race, which I really appreciate. Race has never really been an issue in my family.I don’t think they ever explicitly said they don’t care, but I do know.My parents are probably more concerned with the associated culture of the person, rather than the colour of their skin.Pakistani culture is very family-centered, and for us younger ones, or children of immigrants, success is important. We must always work hard and strive for the best, so if my partner doesn’t also share those same values, then there’s a problem.So pretty much:Race? Doesn’t matter.Looks? As long as I’m happy, my parents don’t care.Values+Intelligence+Education? Super important.If I were to tell everyone that I’d be marrying/am dating a black woman, I think my family would be pretty happy and welcoming of that as long as they felt her values were there.I can’t really ask for more.
My friends and family think my crush is ugly?
Attractive: providing pleasure or delight, esp. in appearance or manner; pleasing; charming; alluring. Everybody doesn't provide pleasure or delight to everybody in terms of looks or how they act. Otherwise, everybody on the planet would be attracted to everybody else, and we'd all be fighting over each other constantly. So don't let the fact that other people don't think he's cute convince you to think other than what you already do. Beyond his looks, if you really like this guy, who cares what others think? It's not like they're with him, so it's not their concern. As for your mom, well, it's sad to say, but it's somewhat to be expected. I'm assuming you're African-American from your picture and the way you talk about your guy friend. Most of our parents were born and lived the majority of their years during a time when segregation was around, and discrimination was rampant, so naturally, they're always kind of gun-shy when it comes to (particularly so) dating, marrying or doing anything intimate with someone of a race outside of ours. Is it sad? Yes it is. But is it true and to be expected? Yep. So, if you really like this guy, just strap in and be prepared for a ride as far as your mom goes. But all in all, if you really like him, and he really likes you, it should be fine. Don't let your friends get to you. Hope this helps.
Should I still give my mom the silent treatment, or not?
STORY TIME. You don't have to read it. Just skip and and give me reasons why I should/n't give her the silent treatment. Okay.. So Monday afternoon, my mom and I were talking about my life because both of us were alone. So, I did talk to her with all my problems until the house/treatment I get from them. I complained I hate where I live (seriously. I live in a VERY segregated town and it's so scary that there are like, little woods between each house). Then how I'm treated - my dad EXPECTS me to know ninth grade algebra [I'm in eighth grade,and I suck at math] and wants me to go to this after school program where they teach that information. First of all, he said himself he would teach me. Now, he changes his mind when his time is free? -____- Also, it would be awkward after school because my awkward friend is attending that program too. Five people in that program. Awkward moments waiting to happen. Then I talked to my mom how I'm unloved, treated lower than my brothers, how she and dad always go scold me for an A- on my report card, and how their scolding doesn't help my education. That blew my mom's head off. She screamed at me saying [er, well here's a summary] "If you hate it here, get out of my house and move. You will be in the city, and won't have to deal with us. No more screaming, no more drama, and no more hate in this house. You're the reason of the problems. You brought it upon yourself! So, get out of my house. You will be happy." And I felt bad. So, I just told her it was just observations. Then luckily, an old friend called her up and she talked for a while. I ran away to my room, never to be seen again. So, mom is upset I'm not speaking to her. She's not speaking to me either, soo... Yes or no of the continuation of the silent treatment?