Anonymous #1 12w

It’s all cringe.

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Anonymous OP 12w

Oh, so are you just trying to say that it’s dumb if anyone is proud of their ancestry?

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Anonymous #1 12w

Ancestry means heritage and history, along with the current cultural traditions and views. Neither of which have to do with someone being white

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Anonymous nya_nya 12w

But they have something to do with someone being black? Or Hispanic? Or Asian?

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Anonymous #1 12w

Yes, being “proud” of your ancestors is cringe. They’re not you. You did NOTHING to contribute to their accomplishments. You can be thankful, but pride is such a shit word to use. Make your own accomplishments regardless of your race or ancestry.

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Anonymous OP 12w

Idk I guess I just disagree. Your ancestors are your extended family and the things they did or didn’t do had a huge part in the life you’re currently living. For example my ancestors were some of the first people to settle in Saint Louis, long before we were even a country. I think it’s cool that my ancestors had a part in creating the city that I live in and I’m proud of that

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Anonymous #1 12w

Your family isn’t you. My family and ancestors have done a lot, but that’s for them to be proud of themselves. We accomplish our own goals, not those of our ancestors.

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Anonymous OP 12w

Again, I’d disagree. My ancestors have literal biological relations to myself. We share genes which means we share parts of who we are. They did things to further their children’s positions in life and now I’ve benefited from those things like I hope my kids will someday.

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Anonymous #1 12w

I’m not claiming to have had a hand in doing what they did, but I can still be proud of my family members who came before me I think

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Anonymous #1 12w

And to be clear I’m not tryna hit a “white pride” angle here, I’m just saying regardless of what racial group one might fall under I think it’s perfectly reasonable to be proud of your ancestors. Or ashamed I suppose, depending on your situation

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