Why is it that Africans look down on black Americans?
609557
I asked a friend of mine from Liberia this same question one day.The Africans feel that most of us are ashamed to be black,are lazy,use racism for an excuse to not get ahead,blame the world for our problems and are ignorant. I asked one of my anthro professors from Nigeria the same question and he feels that black Americans look down on Africans. I feel we should all should bury the hatchet and get along because we share the same heritage and we have so much to learn from one another. We are never taught about Africa in school,only black American history.The history and cultures of the different countries is truly intersting.I know plenty of black Americans who date and have married Africans.The women especially feel more respected with an African man.
105090
Cause compared to some of the S*** blacks use it would be cosidered a DOWNER...
1004814
cuz ppl are racist against poor black people
782799
I happen to love women of all nationalities.\n\nBut you can tell the difference between black americans and other nationalities.  Especially those from Africa (born in Africa, as opposed to those of us who are descended from Africans). \n\nThe "blank stares" you are getting are probably looks where they recognize that there is something a little different but they probably could not tell what it was.
130143
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!:(
91726
I’ve always thought they were trying to go back to their roots and were using names you would find typically in Africa.  Also many blacks have the last name of their ancestors slave owners, so they may be trying to offset their white name with an African name.
1033020
Because black africans tend to be very successful in the US.  It's a slap in the face to all the self-victimized, welfare cultured african-americans who blame all their ills on white racism.  If black africans can come to this country, often with little or nothing, and succeed in a relatively short timeframe, it proves that the racism that the african american leaders, such as Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson, claim to be pervasive, doesn't exist at all.\n\nBottom line:  It proves to the african american population that they are largely lazy, ignorant failures...and it's all self-inflicted.
1053328
They are probably referred because their roots are from Africa. Their forefathers lived there.\n\nThough I am not Black (neither I am American), I would prefer to call you a Canadian (if I knew your name, I would call you by your name) rather than a black Canadian.
977555
dont know but i supose its the same as why are africans black or europeons manly white and so on
922176
Its called racial profiling.....Black Americans also suffer the same....Sad to say.....
999305
I learned this from one of George Clooney's travels so take what I say with a grain of salt, I might not be as accurate.\n\nI know that back when slaves were being sold, black people were also sold to Muslims. It wasn't just America. When black Muslims had progressed where they were sold they were considered somewhat unworthy because they weren't "royal descents" with strait hair and slightly fair skin.\n\nGeorge Clooney had discovered this and it was shown on Oprah. I believe the "royals" are trying to kill them but I am unsure.
722520
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.
1031814
Because they don't want to hear about it. They know nothing about life. Their whole history they had it in the privilege seat. The biggest problem their race face is having a bad tan. They blame others because they know nothing about racism and hate, they can't comprehend.  Here is what they say "Africans sold other Africans" "maybe you should look at the ones who sold them". Africans can be partly blame alone with the Jews for the "slave trade" but not for American slavery. Or they would say " that was long ago" "I never owned a slave" "you were never a slave". \n\nBecause they are white they believe they have Superior illegal status. Example it OK that the white race can oppress, kill, lynch, rob and rape the black race. But if the Blacks race do it to them it's unfair, unjustified, and just wrong. They say "those things are over with" "bad things happen to everyone and one point or another"\n\nOK well since white people believe this way, Let's someone rape their women, shoot them for fun, lynch them, burn their house down, and serve others, and oppress them. Then they say ok were done oppressing you, and you should thank us because we stop oppressing you. They will not believe the same way if it was them. Since whites like to stand up for their people the way they treated the black race, will they stand up for the black race if they treated the white race the same as they treated blacks? No, and as I said they think they have superior legal status, it ok for them to committ crimes in history but not ok for crimes committed against them at any time.\n\nHell they get mad when thier tax money support others, or at BET. If this generation of whites went through what blacks did the would die out faster than any race in history. \n\nSounds to me they still want Superior legal status!
1041027
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.
399549
black people from africa that are now U.S. citizens are african americans, there is no such thing as africa america
6659
Because they are really Americans and because this country is very special. \nAmerica makes you American wherever you're from, and at the same time respects your roots at the same time, because everybody is equal here.\n\nRegarding "African Germans" you mentioned, well, for example, some of them are called buren (Afrikanders) etc. in South Africa as far as I heard.
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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!