iam black and i feel as an african american i should not let?
916265
Why are you even calling yourself a weak character.. \n\nDon't put your own self there.. \n\nRegaurdless race or whatever.. There are going to be someone out there that don't like you or your ways.. \nBe happy with yourelf and F the rest..
360077
As a proud Black American (yes I said BLACK American NOT AFRICAN American).....We are not Africans. We are Americans and even the Africans will tell you that.  For millions of us our blood is way too diluted to consider ourselves to be solely African. To answer your question, I could really care less about what blacks in other countries and other cultures think of and say about us.  We have been through hell and back for the past 500 years. Our People (the generational Black Americans) have struggled and thrived in the United States for Hundreds of years.  Over the years race mixing has occured between our African Ancestors and Europeans and our African Ancestors and Native Americans.  Most Authentic Black Americans are of diluted blood and aren't pure African at all.  Our features, culture and heritage has evolved into something different than that of our African Ancestors to make us who we are as an ethnic group today.  We have our own rich history, culture, and heritage.  Many of us Black Americans don't even realize how rich our heritage is.  We don't need the approval of Africans or Carribeans or any other blacks to feel good about ourselves and confident in who we are.  We may have our problems, but what ethnic group doesn't?
1123083
Nope.  I'm no better than he is.  We're all God's children.  Like it or not.  And if you aren't racist, why would you even ask that?  I truly feel like we are all a little racist, whether we know it or not.  If we weren't, we wouldn't see anyone as being a different race or a different color.  But the reality is that we do.  How we deal with it is the problem.....
825121
I would be offended.I admit I find it funny,and sometimes I cringe.We shouldn't support it.If it was my race I would feel like everyone was laughing at me.It would feel the same as being bullied.
950607
You're dumb if you believe all the stereotypes you hear. I come from a very hard working family we used to be very poor but now were well off because we worked hard to get where we are. And you're obviously not black, you don't know what it's like to be black. It's not in our head we face racism everyday in this world. So until you take a walk in our shoes I honestly suggest you shut the hell up.
726509
I see your view! But it is mighty funny how we see every other race trying to be like us. It seems as if almost everybody wants to be black so bad but yet they put us down. But I know why it's because we are unique we have our own style that some will never understand. Don't trip off of what others think about us just be proud that we have so many haters. We must keep on doing things to make them hate on us and continue to move on. But I also see the points of others some black people give off that vibe and make that reputation for us. But I don't because I know that I am not the stereotypical black person I am aobve others expectations of  what black people are.
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!:(
1054284
I'm not racisist against black people. some of my best friends are black.
69653
Stop thinking of yourself as a black victim, and begin to think of yourself as a well qualified manager. Your not a token your a man.
1069839
No, I don't...\nBut Teri...what does being black have to do with it? Nothing. If you're THAT kind of person, go to Africa and see how "safe" you feel there.
586081
yes. because, you know. i  really am a sensitive black man and i care. i just can't seem to find the right words to express my love for my loved ones. very hard to do. and all of these beautiful women following me around. i usually just stick to my hippie... that really needs to shower because it was hot today and she barbecued.
703908
I prefer to be called Black, not African American. No, I'm not from Africa but of course my ancestors are. But given the fact that many African Americans from Africa have treated me like sh*t like any other racist idiot, I'd rather not be called that. I have heard from many of them that we (Blacks) are not pure Africans and that we are a disgrace to their people. The ones I've encountered looks at us and treat us like dogs. I'm cool on them. Don't want to ever be associated with them. Don't get me wrong, not all of them are like that. But the majority I've encountered are.
114479
Yes to black sensitive. If African Americans want to be treated equal it should be all around, and go both ways.
975389
I will try and explain my feelings from the other side of the race card and hope it helps. When I was growing up race was a topic of better then they are, they are different and do bad things, and so on and so on to the point that I almost believed that black was almost evil. One day while working in a little Taco store in southwest Los Angeles when I was 16 years old I had 3 black men come up to the counter and rob me one hit me in the nose another held a gun to my face and he had no life in his eyes and his hand and gun was shaking, to say I was scared is a severe understatement. While the two guys got the car the other stood there with the gun in my face and me thinking I am dying that day with blood dripping on the counter wondering if I would hear the shot that would kill me. My partner that day at the taco stand was a black man we had a nice disagreement about 15 minutes before this took place on whose turn it was to sweep the lot that day and he lost. When he saw what was going on he came around the corner and hit the man in the face with the long handle heavy sweeper he was sweeping trash into and the guy dropped the gun and stumbled to the car his buddies were waiting in and they sped off with the money and me still alive. I asked my fellow worker afterward why he had done that, because honestly I don't think that I would have if the situation was reversed, and he told me he was not thinking he just knew he had to do it. \nI take a man or woman now and since that long ago day one at a time and honestly the color of his/her skin never comes into my mind, I think that is the greatest gift that one person can give to another and it was a black man who gave me a white man that gift. I wish I could give it to everyone.\nDon't fall into the race blame game there are good and bad in all races the only thing that makes a difference is what kind of person you are because really that is all you can control.
1158075
I for one am not, but sad as it may be some are still slave in their mind. They think of themselves as black first instead of a simple human being. Also, some non-black can't accept the fact that they no longer are, so the answer to your question is yes but more figuratively than literally.
598123
Look sweetheart don't trip, just go with the blows. Its always something wherever we go. No one will ever understand completely the pressures we face each and everyday living as black Americans. Its all ignorance if you ask me. Never let anyone move you from your comfort. If that job is producing your comfort at home, Milk that job for all its worth of all its knowledge, and paychecks and one day soon start your own Company. I know its hard, but learn to adapt to that work force environment. Its the only way to get ahead.
958995
I cannot be responsible for my ancestors' decisions. I can, however, be responsible for myself and make sure that I don't make the same mistakes. Of course, blacks have rights, but they don't have any more right to monetary compensation than the Jewish or Irish who suffered racism in a different context. Slavery is wrong. Period. Sadly, slavery is as old as history itself, but that should only mean that we should always fight against it.