Black History Month

"keekee53;c-18058874" wrote:

"Horrorgirl6;c-18058851" wrote:

"EliteGirl;c-18055590" wrote:
I think that there should be shirts (long sleeved and short sleeved) for all genders that say “Black Lives Matter” that Sims can wear, and flags in the game that have African flag colors that you could put on the walls inside or outside your Sims house. I do agree there needs to be a Black History month game pack for “The Sims 4”. It’s the least Maxis could do for African and African American people.

Thoes shirts would be consider political and not all black people support the organization . I would like some soul food being added to game,but I also feel like we are represented in the game.

smh
Of course we are being represented but there are some groups who seem to getting more. I am asking for fairness across the board. There is literally every kind of food in the game but no soul food, right even according to your statement. So the question is why during Black history month are we getting more Hispanic food and we just got a ton during Hispanic heritage month, Christmas and now. This could have been a perfect time for it.

Maybe not all black people support the organization but not all black people where a bonnet or durag either yet it is still part of OUR culture. Don't you think it is hypocritical to say black people cannot make a political statement when EA just MADE a political statement by NOT releasing Wedding Stories in Russia because of the LGBTQ+ community. But I guess that is ok.

Because that was on schedule.Who knows maybe we will get southern food in the game? The organization is not part of our culture.I did not agree with Ea did with the wedding pack either.

"Horrorgirl6;c-18058900" wrote:

"keekee53;c-18058874" wrote:

"Horrorgirl6;c-18058851" wrote:

"EliteGirl;c-18055590" wrote:
I think that there should be shirts (long sleeved and short sleeved) for all genders that say “Black Lives Matter” that Sims can wear, and flags in the game that have African flag colors that you could put on the walls inside or outside your Sims house. I do agree there needs to be a Black History month game pack for “The Sims 4”. It’s the least Maxis could do for African and African American people.

Thoes shirts would be consider political and not all black people support the organization . I would like some soul food being added to game,but I also feel like we are represented in the game.

smh
Of course we are being represented but there are some groups who seem to getting more. I am asking for fairness across the board. There is literally every kind of food in the game but no soul food, right even according to your statement. So the question is why during Black history month are we getting more Hispanic food and we just got a ton during Hispanic heritage month, Christmas and now. This could have been a perfect time for it.

Maybe not all black people support the organization but not all black people where a bonnet or durag either yet it is still part of OUR culture. Don't you think it is hypocritical to say black people cannot make a political statement when EA just MADE a political statement by NOT releasing Wedding Stories in Russia because of the LGBTQ+ community. But I guess that is ok.

Because that was on schedule.Who knows maybe we will get southern food in the game? The organization is not part of our culture.I did not agree with Ea did with the wedding pack either.

Yeah I figured but I would like them to be aware for next year. Maybe we will get something later. Who knows? The Organization may not be but there is one thing Black people can agree on and that is at some point in our lives we have all experienced racism or some type of disparity and that is part of our culture. If you haven't, where do you live so I can move there.

I for one would love to see more African content in the game. Africa is currently the only continent that doesn't have a game world based on it (with the exception of Antarctica).

@keekee53

Of course we are being represented but there are some groups who seem to getting more. I am asking for fairness across the board. There is literally every kind of food in the game

Thats a reach. You can't possibly say EVERY kind of food is in the game.
I also think EA shouldnt be making political statements across the board. No one is saying theyre particularly against BLM, ive only read they dont (And I dont) want to see political statements. I do think its hypocrisy within the Sims Teams actions, however.

I also dont think anyone is saying they shouldnt add soul food or other aspects of black culture. We're only saying you dont need compare other peoples' updates because it leads to infighting. Ithink its fine to keep asking for more parts of black culture shown.

"keekee53;d-997381" wrote:

Hispanic Heritage month we got a grill and like 5 more dishes and I am not even going to talk about the food that has been added Christmas and this recent patch sheesh. We get a durag, a robe and a bonnet?? That is all??? Doesn't feel fair EA, just saying.

There was a full Caribbean update a few years ago inspired by black-Caribbean culture which actually added more stuff than the Hispanic update.. They don't do big updates for every ethnic group every year

https://simscommunity.info/2018/08/16/the-sims-4-caribbean-content-overview-august-2018-update/

"Onverser;c-18058962" wrote:

"keekee53;d-997381" wrote:

Hispanic Heritage month we got a grill and like 5 more dishes and I am not even going to talk about the food that has been added Christmas and this recent patch sheesh. We get a durag, a robe and a bonnet?? That is all??? Doesn't feel fair EA, just saying.

There was a full Caribbean update a few years ago inspired by black-Caribbean culture which actually added more stuff than the Hispanic update

https://simscommunity.info/2018/08/16/the-sims-4-caribbean-content-overview-august-2018-update/

I think OP is saying more African-American (US) culture, not necessarily just culture/food from any part of african dispora. Although there are many Caribbeans in America I wouldnt consider this a part of my culture.

"JAL;c-18058873" wrote:

"keekee53;c-18058782" wrote:
Riiiiiiight a conversation implying that people are whining or that my gripes were not important enough.

Ok I will risk responding to this. Let me start with saying that I do agree with you about the need for more African American content, as well as proper African content from a variety of African countries/cultures. Whether it is this month or another month is for me less relevant as long as the content arrives.

Where I think you lose people is when you start complaining about other cultural content that has been added. You have specifically mentioned that it rubs you the wrong way that they have added South American and Asian food. That is what makes people feel that you are "whining" to use your word. It makes you seem envious and worse, that you do not want other cultures - other than your own - to have representation in game. I assume this is not what you actually want to say, but that you are talking out of frustration of what you feel is lacking, as well as the timing.

The reason we get South American food right now, is undoubtedly due to the Carnival Kit, and that because Mardi Gras is coming up. More Asian food is connected to the Lunar New Year - and to the additions of the Korean clothes we have gotten lately. Personally I think both additions are welcome to my game - but that does not mean I don't also want more African and African American content. For me it's never a question of either or - but both.

I mean about the political statements... They already went down the rabbithole. Don't we already have a rainbow shirt that says ''it gets better''.

I do like representations of many cultures, but when we get the same old stuff it gets boring. For example...

Japanese stuff that got covered with city living through the food, through the fashion district, festival and karaoke bar. And now with Snowy Escape you are giving me the same again? That doesnt mean i am envious of Japanese. City Living had variety and it was great.

Pop Culture got in the way, whats trendy got in the way. We do have the olympics in China after all and Russia is currently all bad, so there is that.

And since this is ''the black history month'' Thread i did gave my two cents that this is also a culture like many that is also lacking.
But it doesnt mean i hate the stuff, its just wierd how a 8year old game, where representation is the first thing has no variety...
It should have more then the sims 3 store by now.

I know Aurora Skies for an example is more of an icelandic coastel town but you know... Step your game up EA. A meditterian world for example with chinese food aint doing it for me.

With peace and love
Happy Simming-

"CAPTAIN_NXR7;c-18058583" wrote:

Or are you mostly talking about African American content? The food you mentioned, such as Shrimp and Grits and Fried Chicken with mac and cheese etc., are they African American specific or are they from a particular region in the United States? Were they invented by the black community? I’m not trying to be smart, I’m asking because I’m familiar with some of the dishes but not with the culture. I live in Northern Europe...

I'm going to keep this as general as I can. Fried chicken is not exclusive to us but Shrimp and Grits is one of many slave foods (more specifically Southern) that have become popular over the years. Mac & Cheese is not slave food but it is more tied to regional style in the US. I grew up with Southern style Mac & Cheese (I hate Mac & Cheese), which is usually baked and made with elbow macaroni, cheese, evaporated milk, eggs, and seasoning. While it is in the game, that Mac & Cheese is stove top.

"StrawberryYogurt;c-18058934" wrote:
@keekee53

Of course we are being represented but there are some groups who seem to getting more. I am asking for fairness across the board. There is literally every kind of food in the game

Thats a reach. You can't possibly say EVERY kind of food is in the game.
I also think EA shouldnt be making political statements across the board. No one is saying theyre particularly against BLM, ive only read they dont (And I dont) want to see political statements. I do think its hypocrisy within the Sims Teams actions, however.

I also dont think anyone is saying they shouldnt add soul food or other aspects of black culture. We're only saying you dont need compare other peoples' updates because it leads to infighting. Ithink its fine to keep asking for more parts of black culture shown.

Let's not get caught up with semantics of every kind of food. The point is there is basically no "soul\southern" food in the game. I was using it as an example. Frankly I am tired people getting caught up with the examples I have given instead of the root of the problem. It is not like I am making up these examples, it is what has been given.

Also, EA DID make a political statement so they open it up to everyone. While I would agree with not seeing any political statements being made but they have opened pandora's box so why not? It seems shady that one thing ok and another is not.

Great, now I'm upset about the lack of content for Black History Month AND I want some grits now.