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???/ Is there something wrong with African Americans that you don't want to be in the same group as them?[\QUOTE]
I mean that is just what black means, of African descent.
???/ Is there something wrong with African Americans that you don't want to be in the same group as them?[\QUOTE]
I mean that is just what black means, of African descent.
It was your statement word for word just switched out AA for Asian. Both are equally relevant to me as a Somali
Well said and I agree 100%. This is the reason why I dont identify as black. You dont see chinese people identifiying themselves as yellow because thats how racist europeans view them. For example this argument that we are black because thats how the cop view us is very cringeworthy. You are basically saying that their opinions of you are more worth than your own about yourself.Think about where the term 'black' originated from?
If you live in Africa and everyone around you is dark skin, brown skin, light skin etc. with varying hair textures and appearances, if you were to describe someone why would you call them 'black'? You would identify them by their tribe/clan/village etc.
The term 'black' only exists in the mouth of an outsider who came in. Nobody used to call themselves 'white' either - they would describe themselves by region e.g. spaniard, celt etc. this term can only exist when there is something else to contrast it with.
The term 'black' is used by those who had no care for the diversity that existed in Africa and African cultures - to them we were all one and the same. I find the term derogatory and I think African Americans should refer to themselves as Africans, not black. When you call yourself 'black' you divorce yourself of your heritage and history. The only history 'black' has is one of oppression and struggle - but the 'African' has a history he can be proud of.
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It was your statement word for word just switched out AA for Asian. Both are equally relevant to me as a Somali
Well said and I agree 100%. This is the reason why I dont identify as black. You dont see chinese people identifiying themselves as yellow because thats how racist europeans view them. For example this argument that we are black because thats how the cop view us is very cringeworthy. You are basically saying that their opinions of you are more worth than your own about yourself.
Well then wtf was your point? That the only reason I wouldn't want to be in the "same group" as AAs is because I don't like them?Yes, it does make sense but it's unfortunate that you're choosing to be so blind to it.
If you don't understand, tell me which part so I can break it down to you.
Are Somalis and African Americans/ any other black person Asian? tf are you on?
And you've missed the point...Entirely.
That hashtag dont get any oppresion points sxb.Yellow lives matter sxb
Well then wtf was your point? That the only reason I wouldn't want to be in the "same group" as AAs is because I don't like them?
That hashtag dont get any oppresion points sxb.
No one cares about yellow lives
horta they don't identify as yellow because Asian is the terminology they were given and they absolutely accept it. yellow doesn't exist as a concept because their skin isn't vastly different than your typical italian or greek person.
even when they're not that close politically and have diverse genetic profiles like Filipino people they're still grouped as asian so that isn't really an argument.
tfw it's a tough road ahead for asian men
hang in there my slant-eyed niggas. you'll make it.
They accept asia, just as africans today call themselves africans but "africans" also accepted being called black. I dont know about you but I prefer to be in charge of what I identify with and not let others or outsiders dictate what I am.horta they don't identify as yellow because Asian is the terminology they were given and they absolutely accept it. yellow doesn't exist as a concept because their skin isn't vastly different than your typical italian or greek person.
even when they're not that close politically and have diverse genetic profiles like Filipino people they're still grouped as asian so that isn't really an argument.
tfw it's a tough road ahead for asian men
hang in there my slant-eyed niggas. you'll make it.
Then your point is stupid. I'm not black because I'm Somali. I share NOTHING with AAs so why do I have to be in the same group as them?Wait wait wait, you're the one that quoted me so what do you mean wtf was your point? Walal, fadhiiso first of all.
But that was my point, yes, esp given how racist some of you are towards them