Comments on: Tiger Woods actually talking about race

By: monkeylumps

monkeylumps — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 02:58:55 +0000

Hmm…I’m not into golf but I see TW as a positive role model for ALL youth! Come on…you never hear about this guy being locked up or beating women or disrespecting anyone. Since he made that joke about being “Cablinasian” people won’t leave him alone.

To the person who commented about his loving golf: well, that didn’t hurt his career, did it? People see golf as a “white” sport but if he does what he loves and is damn good, what’s the problem? He’s being paid to play golf while people like you make silly comments. I didn’t know that one had to be a certain color to enjoy a sport. What’s next…is skiing or ballet limited to whites only too? If you know your history, there was a time when people with black ancestry weren’t allowed to participate in most sports. And don’t hate him because he married a white woman. She’s beautiful and seems to love him very much. Calling her a “Barbie Doll” is petty. I’m sure he didn’t marry her because of her blonde hair. I’m pretty sure he sees brown skin when he looks in the mirror and he has been subjected to racism.

By: Golf & Barbies

Golf & Barbies — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 14:11:36 +0000

He loves golf & Barbie dolls - not sistahs or Asians.

So, maybe that really makes him White inside?

By: mariela

mariela — Tue, 15 Nov 2005 01:23:25 +0000

tiger woods is asian with black. if he wants to call himself asian than he has the right dont contradict him and dont disrespect him for doing so.

By: Doris Jean

Doris Jean — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 17:53:28 +0000

In response to Ke: my sister teaches ESL in NYC to Japanese students. She has taught Japanese darker than Tiger from Japan. They consider him Asian ( at least the students she polled did when I showed her this aricle and Ke’s comment.) So I guess it depends who you talk to, just like in this country.

By: Ke

Ke — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 11:14:57 +0000

There is NO way Tiger Woods is considered Asian in Japan. No way at all. He is either uninformed, naive, a liar, or all three.

First and foremost, Tiger Woods is seen as an American, and, depending on who looks well enough, a black man. I have never heard any of my Japanese friends call him Asian.

Yuck.

By: Mixiebaby

Mixiebaby — Tue, 07 Jun 2005 22:03:44 +0000

I must say, after reading this I do have more respect for the man. He understands that here in the U.S. he is seen as a black male and has experienced racism. I’m glad that he is open minded of his two races and isn’t one sided either.

By: Damie

Damie — Fri, 27 May 2005 00:04:00 +0000

Tiger Woods doesn’t want to be a racial spokeperson for any group. He wants to represent everybody, seems fair. I think celebrity representation is overrated.

By: Renu

Renu — Thu, 26 May 2005 18:39:08 +0000

I certainly hope he uses his status and the fact that he has the media hanging on his every word to seize the opportunity to talk about mixed race issues more. As he is such a hero and role model to so many of the young adults today, I think his support would be potent in raising mixed-race awareness and expanding the concept that it’s not “just about black and white”

his kindergarten story is both terrible and touching

By: April

April — Wed, 25 May 2005 17:17:42 +0000

Oh dayum, I feel for him. Been there, done that. It sucks.

By: Charles

Charles — Wed, 25 May 2005 16:11:56 +0000

I have to admit that I admire Tiger for many reasons. In addition to watching him play, I can identify with his racial and cultural backgrounds. To be sure, our experiences in both society and family are completely different (class most likely plays a role here as well). Yet, much of what he says in the excerpt rings true for me. I only wish he would talk more about race, identity, and culture. Being a celebrity allows him to garner the attention of a wider audience and to get others to think about these issues. Hopefully there is much more to come from Tiger regarding these topics. More wins in the majors wouldn’t hurt either.