Why do black people stare at white people?

I am white and live in a partly black neighborhood. Everytime I go outside and the nighbors are out I will wave/say hey and they just stare at me and say nothing...and continue to stare until I am gone. I havn't done anything to them. Why do they do...

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um... thats not all black people... Im black and im very friendly... Maybe you just live in an unfriendly neighbor hood... they're probly not used to people being friendly... stop being being so friendly for a while and see how they respond...

heeyaa,
I agree that most black people do stare and I have not got a clue why but the only reason I think that they do this is because for ages it was the other way around and I think they still think that we dislike them.I think they that they think its us stareing at them not the other way around.The only thing I can say is dont take it personally x x x

you don't have to know why they do that. they may have their reasons that we'll never know till you find it out yourself. but what I can say is, they're still meant to be respected. as long as nothing's been done bad to you, then just throw a smile and continue on what you're doin..

throwin a smile on a person may brighten up both your day, so just keep smilin.. (:

I think that's a pretty general statement, seeing as there are some people from every race who may have a staring problem.

Whatever the reason, I'm sure they mean no offense, so just continue with what you're doing and perhaps they'll eventually warm up to you.

well if you live in an mostly all black neighborhood and you guys are the only white people maybe thats why. they might find it strange that you guys moved to a black neighborhood. Just keep being nice and friendly and maybe soon they will come along there is no harm in staring. unless they are looking for trouble. just be careful and dont pay them no mind just be yourself.

Not all black people are like that and some black people go through the same thing you go through in their neighbourhood...Its just life some things will change while others wont...u also gotta recognize the fact that we went through the same things years ago so forgive us, if some of us cant forgive nor forget. BTW im black and I dont just stare I wave and say hello too so maybe your neighbors are just not friendly...

shaneek .. I agree not all blk people are like that..mostly the ghetto people trying to act hardcore are the ones who like to stare or they are just grumpy or having a bad day like any other white or hispanic person. White people also stare and then in your face they start making comments. and when they do that what are the black people supose to do complain they cant complain they are use to it. And all I can say is that I am Hispanic and majority of all blk people are the most nicest and sweetest people its just mostly all white Adults and hispanic Adults . just wont take the time to get to know them and give them the oportunity to show who and How they really are. they still have that racial crap in their head and some parents try to Brain wash their children to be the same way But I can only say to you is like I said on my other advise to you is be nice, say hi, be yourself. and who cares if they are 10, 20, 60 100, years old 1 day introduce your self and break the ice. then you will see how things will change.

its called 'sharking' and its mainly to intimidate someone..

yea I get that all the time, I'll be walking down the street or on the bus and people look yea but for some reason black people seem to just stare. intimidation? I have no idea but me and my friends (mostly Asian and indian) tend to avoid areas where there are a lot of black people because they tend to do it most when their in groups I noticed. I notice white people do it the least.

as a black female who has plenty friends of a variety of cultural backgrounds, I don't stare at nobody. lol however if somebody said hi to me who I didnt know I would most like wave and stare at them whilst thinking do I know them and if so how? why don't I rememeber who they are? lol

but on a serious note, I don't often see black people staring too tough because they are used to being judged on a daily basis just by entering a shop. if anything I always find myself being watched, stared at, and sometimes even FOLLOWED by some white, indian, and chinese people, especially if I enter a shop...and thats not even me exaggerating. lol

either way, like somebody else said you have those of every race who are very vigilant, but if your showing yourself to be a friendly person who is not looking for trouble, then no one shall harm you ;-)