is africa american and africa are a lot different?i really want help.?
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I am Cape Verdian (African) but I was born and raised here in the US, I consider myself to be African but unfortunately not all African Americans feel the same. Most of my AA friends acknoweldge and respect their african roots and hertiage but I have met some who don't. It's crazy but true. There is also the flip side...many Cape Verdeans come over here and refuse to consider themselves black because of the negative stereotypes African Americans have recieved.
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Africans have more rhythm.
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Geographically speaking, yes, but the term "Asian" is predominantly used for people who are from the Pacific Rim, China, Japan, Korea, etc.  You are Asian just like a white person whose parents are from South Africa is an African-American.  See what I'm saying?
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black people from africa that are now U.S. citizens are african americans, there is no such thing as africa america
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Never, that is what I see.  It is not only the lack of education or the fact that African resources are being stolen.  If you gave Africa and it's resources back to the Africans, they would really not advance much, they would never become a superpower, I think they will always be a 3rd World Continent.
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Africa is a continent Mellie\nThe answer is South Africa
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I have no idea.  i am a American, and i live in England, and everyone has their little opinion on America and its so annoying, people think they're experts on America, and they've never even been there.  If I was to talk bad about a third world country people would think i was rude and stuck-up, but for some reason people from other countries think they can sat whatever they want about my country.  I have met Africans from really bad countries and they have the audacity to talk about America and how violent it is, when they live in country that is at war or is far more violent than America.  I think alot of them are jealous and wish they could live in the most powerful country in the world.
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most black people of the 20th century were born and raised in the United States and if u haven't seen the news lately, a lot of stuff has been going on in Africa... (diseases, killings, and poverty) just to name a few... \n\nAfrica is the place where we orginal came from...but if u are born and raised in a country... u tend to consider the country u live in as your home and not the place you came from in the past generations...You rememeber the past and where you come from, but ur eyes are looking toward the future...\n\nAmerica seems to have a lot more freedom, especially when u look at the news and see wat is going on in Africa right now...
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I think so.  And it's a shame that more people haven't answered this question.  It's horrible what goes on in those regions, and people don't seem to care because Africans tend to be seen as lesser people.  Hence, the lack of action.
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I have to say that my boyfriend is from a differant culture as well and he is a wonderfull guy. I think you will adapt to it,it might take time but just do some research and see if there is anything you can find on his culture.  My b/f is from Africa but know live in Philadelphia has for 17 years and we have been daying for 4 months know.  But when I am on here I do what I can to find out about his culture.  Best of luck!
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I take it you meant Afro-Americans, right?  The spelling was incorrect.......I am a Black American.  And I can honestly say we are not the only aggressive race in the U.S., and I'm not sure what part of Africa you have visited but alot of Africans do not have the right to speak up on matters in their country.  Maybe that is why you don't think they are very aggressive.  But every race that I know of here in the U.S. is very vocal and aggressive when it comes to their rights.  I am sorry you feel that way about Blacks and your own country!:(
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I think I understand what your trying to ask.....you're wondering if the African people distinguish themselves like "I'm Nigerian, I'm Egyptian, I'm from Mali, I'm South African"......etc. I believe they do. I've got two African friends who are Somalians. That's what they call themselves.\n\nNow to the African Americans here in the US. We consider ourselves blacks or African-Americans, because some of our ancestors were African....many can't say "I'm Kenyan" because we don't know where our first African ancestor came from. (By the way "black" means from the darkest to the lightest of us.) I'm black, native indian and caucasian and probably a lot of other ethnicities. But I call myself Indian, because that's what I am predominantly.....I guess your next question will be....is there a difference between Indians? Of course. (smile)
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Yes, if you're born in Africa you're African American. That's why some people prefer to be called black because African American classifies anyone born in Africa.
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Aids originated from when europeans went to africa (trying to steal our gold) and got stuck in the Kalahari Desert. They were starving, and ate the first animal they could kill which was the monkey. They went back to Europe and passed the desease on. You guys shouldnt talk about africa that way. Americans are very niave, and need to go to africa by themselves and then come back and talk. When they've been, then they will experience it for themselves and see that what is on the news and tv is just exaggerated! Believe me,I know...Im from africa!!! For a first world country, its people are very DIM!!!!
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How come you did not mention your own nationality? Anyway, I've lived in some African countries and really liked the environments - very friendly and stress free. I've also lived in the USA and was in fact very disappointed - very stressful and hostile society (despite the diversity), especially down south in Texas.
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Which is it? South Americans (on the title), or South Africans? There is a huge difference there.
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Every society has both history and culture. However, black Americans have their original roots in various parts of Africa and their distinctive culture in America is relatively young and has developed according to the area or part of America where they ended up during and after the abolition of slavery.  African Americans who's roots are found in Haiti or the Carribean for example would be vastly different to African Americans whose roots are found in Africa or the different countries in Africa. As a collective group though, the overiding image of black America is the image portrayed by Hollywood.