Here’s our list of things you don’t typically see Black folks doing, eating or engaging in. Got more? Add your “black folks don’t” in the comments section below.
1. Black folk don’t sit quietly watching movies in theaters. We become part of the movie by talking to the screen.
2. Black folks don’t go camping or hiking. No wireless? No heat/air conditioning? What’s the point?
3. Black folks don’t eat collard greens out of a can. That’s just disrespectful.
4. Black folks don’t allow dogs to eat at the table…
5. or sleep in our beds.
6. And black folks don’t feed stray dogs. That’s another mouth to feed!
7. As beautiful as they are, Black folks don’t go to National Parks.
8. Black folks don’t hitchhike. Way too dangerous.
9. Black folks don’t wear holiday sweaters.
10. Black folks don’t host house parties (complete with alcohol) for our teenagers.
11. Black folks don’t put leashes on our kids. A good, hard side-eye is enough to keep them in place.
12. Black folks don’t get our car’s oil changed every 3 months. The car is running just fine.
13. Black folks don’t eat pumpkin pie. Pumpkin is for Halloween.
14. Black folks don’t attend the Republican National Convention. Let’s be real. Why go where you’re not welcomed?
15. Black folks don’t eat rutabagas. What is a rutabaga anyway?
16. Black folks don’t eat non-sweetened iced tea. It’s just not right.
17. Although we should, Black folks don’t swim. We’ll put our feet in all day though.
18. Black folks don’t use toaster ovens. It’s better used as a bread box.
19. Black folks don’t eat tofu. It just looks too weird.
20. Black folks don’t wear tie-dyed clothing. It screams “hippie”.
21. Black folks don’t wash our hair every day. The process to get it back right is too long.
22. Black folks don’t allow kids to call them by their first name. Add “Miss”, “Mr.” or something to the beginning. If not, that kid might just get a “James Evans” look.
