Where are the rest of the black people, the art of being the Token Black Guy

This just doesnt apply to just Black Guys, If you've ever walked into a room and thought, hey am I in the wrong place it's a good chance you're the token. Now being the token isn't a bad thing but as the token you have a responsibility to your race to represent. First you have to understand the probability that you are going to be a token in a situation. I was once invited to an ugly sweater party. Now being 29 and black I've never heard of any of my black friends throwing a ugly sweater party so my token potential went through the roof. I had two options go alone or bring another black person with me. I choose the latter. No one wants to be alone surrounded by white people in ugly sweaters. The party was a disaster but there is always comfort in seeing someone else as uncomfortable as you. Being the token should be embraced, maybe they were just trying to fill a quota but they filled it with you and thats fucking awesome. When you're the token you have to adapt to the situation, automatically assumptions are going to be made about your behavior. People want to know if stereo types are true. Is the Token Black Guy going to eat the fried chicken? I happen to like fried chicken so yes I going to crush that shit. Make sure not to avoid things that may seem stereotypical if those are things that you like or do. You'll seem strange staring at the fried chicken but not eating any out of fear of being that guy. But the most important thing with being the token is being yourself. You have to remember that invited you to this event so have a good time. I've been the token at numerous events, from parties to weddings to nature adventures and the token always stands out, because its easy to remember the only black guy there. Holla

Hutch