User:ClaudeReigns/Notes/Black friends defense

The black friends defense or the I Have Black Friends defense is an attempt to deflect criticism, especially surrounding the use of a perjorative towards African-Americans. Citing one's associations is done in an attempt build credibility as being diverse and so as not to appear racist. The defense, however, can apply to other races, creeds, and religions. It is seen by as a pitfall towards constructive dialogue with the group.

Links

 * Michael Richards at TMZ.com
 * Don Imus (by Tom Watson)
 * Duane Chapman at TheSequitur.com
 * Jimmy Carter over anti-semitism at Iowa City Press-Citizen
 * "Semi Soul Brothers" at the New York Times
 * Leo Rudzki doing a fine job as a case in point


 * humor
 * I'm not racist, I have white friends


 * discussion
 * "Me biased against the group? No, some of my best friends are of that group!"