I live in the U.S., and I always see all these african americans. What gives?
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Because they live there? Because it's a big country and they have lots of black, white, brown, red, asians all over the place? \n\nWhy are there so many white people aroudn all the time? What kind of messed up question is this?
406444
Hmmm...I never thought about that, but I can see where you're going. Americans here are obsessed with race. It's practically the first thing people ask you, and then they through stereotypes at you. Really annoying. I don't know why it is like this however.
421198
Why do black people have to be perpetually angry at the white in order to show that they "respect their roots"?  And African culture isn't "lost", it's still right there, intact, over there in Africa where it belongs.  Black Americans have our own unique culture; and although it originated in Africa, at it's core, our culture is an integral part of American history.  And pardon the hell out of me for not being politically correct, but "African Americans" are African citizens who have recently immigrated here.  The rest of us are just Americans who happen to be black.  \n\nSpeaking of being black and American, slavery ended about 150 years ago.  I'm not saying that everyone should just forget that it happened, but harping about it isn't going to undo or change anything.  NOBODY in the U.S. of A. is currently still alive from back then.  Know your history, but GET ON WITH YOUR LIVES.  \n\nVoodoo?  Gimme a break.  What does voodoo have to do with anything?\n\nNote to Nelly:  Black people in the Caribbean, Central and South America originally came from Africa and were brought over as slaves.  Read your history.
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It's just pure ignorance.\n\nMany Americans treat all people of the same ancestry alike - with rudeness and as if of unfavorable quality.\n\nJust like black people, there are black people who are criminals, gang members, mean, and disgust AND THEY'RE the ones on the evening news.  So people think all black people are like that.  When, clearly, we aren't all like that.\n\nI, however, have met many great, educated, and kind Mexican Americans.  My best college professor was Mexican, she taught me the most Spanish!  \n\nDon't allow yourself to get upset and angry due to the ignorance of others.  As long as you know that you come from a great people, and that you're a good person - then that's all that matters.\n\nI wish you much peace in your future!
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I disagree with the person that said move to Europe, I mean racism is everywhere no matter what country no matter what ethnicity. Yes us black folks get it thrown in our face everyday but F*** em' life goes on you know, "what they eat don't make us sh**. like jay z said, ain't no love in the heart of the city, ain't no love in the heart of town"  Did you know in the history of television, in europe 2 weeks ago, a news station hired a black broadcaster. Now how long has the tv been around. We may have a few more oppurtinities, but not much. Just do what we all do, keep ya head up and try to maintain, Like Donny Hathaway says " Take it from me someday we'll ALL be FREE!"
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cute question, shows good off the wall thinking, keep asking more, some people will think your just being a smart ass but I like the question.  \nP.S.\nIs someone from Egypt that now lives in America and African-American after all Egypt is wholly a part of Africa yet many are more Caucasian in appearance?
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Because in actuality, blacks are the true racists.  They are the ones who are obviously disassociating themselves from whites by having their own groups.\n\nADD ON: It was NOT us who brought slavery to this country. \n        It was the AFRICANS themselves bringing them over,\n        and selling them as slaves to our ANSCESTORS, not \n        US!\nRead your history books!
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It is ridiculous the way african americans always have to try and make the white caucasions look as if they are being prejudice. Life is not a racial issue and should not be looked at that way. Everyone has has their own inner beauty and should let that overide any feelings of hate and or prejudice. I sometimes wonder if the african americans are more prejudice than the caucasions that surround them.
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BEING BLACK I SEE MANY GROUPS OF PEOPLE (NOT JUST BY RACE)LIKEN THEMSELVES AND THEIR STRUGGLE TO THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT, BUT IT'S NEVER THE SAME, WHAT I WANT TO KNOW IS HOW THEY CAN EVEN ACT LIKE BEING IN THIS COUNTRY IS THEIR RIGHT, WHEN THEY ARE WRONG FOR EVEN BEING HERE
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Some blacks ARE African-Americans. They actually came here from Africa. \n\nI'm half Black. I prefer Black. Other Blacks who were born here think of being called Black as a negative thing because of the tone some people have in their voice when they say "Black people." I still know plenty of people who feel like they need to whisper it when they say it. \n\nIt's a matter of preference. Say Black. If someone gets offended, tell them why you choose Black. If they are still offended, and you don't mean any harm by it, then whose problem is it, really?
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Some people say that since there is a Central, South, and North America, people in the US aren't the only Americans. It is annoying because we have been called Americans forever, and I don't know why this word is popping up now.
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I don't think this is a strictly american syndrome, and i hold no hatred twoards foreigners. We have social programs specifically help minorities/ ie affirmative action NAACP etc. And we are teh only superpower so I think that the superiority complex is innate. As far as discrimination and predjudice, I was in france and had a discussion with some french dude about why they all hate blacks, who moved to france from french colonies in africa. Also, look at Iraq, Sudan, and who can forget slobodan milosevic, in serbia...where not only do they hate ethnic groups but they assasinate them. So I guess in conclusion it is not a American issue but a human issue and I am farily certain it occurs in all racially diverse countries. Maybe the majority/ruling party likes using minorities as scape goats. Anyways dont hate on Americans, at least we try.
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First I will focus on just your question. I would say that Black people are more racist for a few reasons. \n\n1) Black on Black crime\n2) Light-skinned against dark-skinned and vice versa\n3) Blacks vs. whites (or anyone else)\n\nSecond, I think that although some of your points are valid, you are generalizing. Black Expos don't mean that people of other races are excluded, it just means that culturally the vendors will market to Blacks (Afrocentric styles and products), topics will deal with Black issues (for example, the diets the Blacks choose may contribute to us being the leaders in having Diabetes, etc) . . . I could go on. I feel bad that people of other cultures don't understand that. I'm sorry, but Whites don't need a special month for accomplishments of their anscestors to be acknowledged-- we hear about it every day at school, at the workplace, even in churches, etc. Are men upset that March is Women's History month? I don't think the accomplishments of WOMEN (and I mean of ALL colors) are stressed enough. Any Black American who knows their history knows that most Africans could care less about us. Yes, many slaves were sold out by Africans. Trust me, find out you have an inheritance owed you and your family from generations ago and I'll bet you would pursue it too.\n\nI am not originally from America, but I was raised here. I think race relations in this country are pitiful. This is supposed to be the land of opportunity, and I think more people spend their time putting down other cultures. How many whites came over on Ellis Island, wanting to be respected? Wanting a chance at a fair life?Wanting equal opportunity. In a country where there is Hispanic pride, Irish pride, Italian pride, even Gay pride, why does it always come back to a black or white issue??!?!?!? Have we truly progressed so little?
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Good Point FCUK!!! Many Americans hate everyone who's not white, blond and blue-green-eyed. Some Argies live illegally in the US, but they're not EVER inconvenienced by the authorities. I've been "randomly" searched at least 11 times in the same number of American airports. Maybe that's because they find my skin colour disturbing. By the way, I'm what Americans call a Browny Beaner. Oh, and I teach English. I hope Imperial Authorities won't think I'm soiling their "pure" language (ever heard about the "anti-Spanish-English-Only" campaign?)
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I find that really strange too! I do not go around saying that i am German-American. I am American and so are those black Americans. JUST AMERICAN.
536242
I dont know why we are not even REALLY white nor black.  But it has been that way for years.   I perfer to call my self Caucasion and African American or what ever the case.
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Where I live, it's the Mestizos and Blacks who are the "outcasts".  People here don't cater to their every whim. All the signs and newspapers are in English. If they can't read them, or they can't speak our language, they're pretty much out of luck. And you almost never see one on the streets after dark. (Yes, our little town is very peaceful and quiet. If you play loud, obnoxious ghetto noise late at night, your house might "mysteriously" burn down. With " YOU " still in it!)