Off topic, but does the term "African American" bother anyone else?

[WinOne]

Green Doberman just looking at your text from your post:

[Most of the "African Americans" I work with, that is people that actually came over here from African countries, are hard workers and excellent employees.

Most of the "black Americans", that is black people who grew up in America constantly bring up racial issues and are not the best of workers.

I said most, not all, and this is just an observation not intended to be racially prejudiced in any way.]

Look at your capitalization pattern. Notice how you used caps for your reference of Africans, but failed to do so for Blacks. There are probably some sociologist that may read something into that, the comments, the capitalization and all. Not that I am a sociologist or anything, but just from the text I would suggest a lack of respect. Just a thought.

Go2 - agreed. It's great conversation sitting around and discussing, kind of like politics.

WinOne!!

 

[WinOne]

Green Doberman, don't you think they have a right to bring up racial issues considering some of the experiences they or family members may have experienced. Native Americans can do the same. As Americans, no one has been kicked in the teeth more than the American Indian. But they atleast have land and are building casinos and are doing well. See for their plight, they were compensated.

It probably does seem anoying, but just ask them, "What they are doing about it?" That will probably quiet them. Just a little insight. Best Wishes!!

WinOne!!

 

[vinividivinci]

If I was born in the United States does that make me a Native American? Seems to me like it should.


VVV

 

[MeyerLansky]

I Agree that it is racist.

 

[TTinCO]

Funk Monkey....there is a reason why that is known as "Whiteside High School".

But they do kind of have a point....the kid was African.

 

[sparky]

When someone tells me they are an "African American" this is my reply."We are all from Africa". IMO, every human being who has ever existed can be genetically traced to Africa.It is the birth place of our species.We are all related. Does the term bother me? no.

 

[tatehill2000]

OK guys,,,,, I wasent gonna tell this story,,, but after Monkeys funny post,,,, I have too,,,

I went to FSU,,,, and through college I managed an apartment complex,,, a guy staying here (being from AFRICA) (and white,,,) had recently graduated from FSU,,,, and applied to their law cschool... why..I have no idea,,,cause its shitty,,,, but whatever,,,

so hes telling me he got this letter in the mail inviteing him to a special ORIENTATION to their Law program,, eh hadent seen it in the NORMAL ITENNARARY,,,so he shows up to the auditorium,,, and is met at the door,,,(I think YOu know hwere Im going with this)
he walked in,,, and was met with stares,,, and disbeliefs,,, he said his name to the Kid in front,,they trie dto turn him away,,,, saying their was a mistake,,, he laughed,,,and said,,hey,,, am I on the list,,,, YES,,,, ok,,, put my name down,, Im here so back off,,, I was invited,,,
the invitation was for only the black students allowd to the FSU Law school,,
he said they went on for an Hour,,, telling him the classes(3or 4 he said) that he would make No less than Bs in no matter what,,,and THAT ALL AFRICAN AMERICANS would be recieving an additional 500 a month from a special fund Intended to aid in their SUCCESS of attaining a law degree,,,

well,,, haha,, my friend being the only whitey in the auditorium,,,, walked straight over to the admissions office to pick up his FIRST INSTALLMENT of his BENEFITS package,,, haha,,
and they Looked at him like a fool,,,and said" no check for you" your not qualified,,,, well remember one thing,,, this friend of mine is going to law school,, so he says,,Is my name ona check behind your desk????, give me My Fing check,,, or I will call every tv station here in tallahassee and I will callthe largest law firm here in Tally and Sue everyone here,,, and the school,,, If my name is on a check,, Bring it,,,

they did,,, haha
he cruised through Law school,,,and now teaches at a college in fl. hahahahaha

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Im sure there are a mllion of these stories out there,,,hahaha,,, this one always makes me laugh....

tater

 

[SHACK]

That's a good story tater. I will add in response to Green Doberman that the perceived hardest working people in every country are immigrants. Whether they are white, black, asian, hispanic, etc. The immigrants are usually more poor and less educated and have to work in a lower paying and more physically demanding job. Like yard work, maids, construction, etc. It's not race related, it's status related for the most part.

 

[NickDouglas]

I always use the term, "black", because it is a racial term and these discussions, job applications, etc. are always about race. I can see where people justify using African American because blacks, whether they be from America, the Caribbean, Brazil or Africa, are of African descent, at least in the terms by which race is defined.

 

[tatehill2000]

SHACK,,,,

your so right on,,,

Most wont get what Im about to say,,,
that is the point,,

YOur REALITY IS THE AIR THAT YOU BREATHE,, and the Knowledge you EXUDE from your soul,,,,,,,,,,,,

those of you that DONT get this,,,
Sorry,,,,,,,,,,,, You will never get it,,,,,

 

[GreenDoberman]

FWIW,
It was just an observation and not a judgement on my part.
I could expand it to say the immigrants at work are more reliable and better workers than the Americans.
Really the white Americans are the laziest, and I could include myself in this category.

There's a reason why when you walk into a Las Vegas casino, 90% of the dealers are Asian.
It's because they show up, do their job, and will do whatever you tell them to without making any waves.

 

[Phaedrus]

I'm not offended by it in the least; if anything, it's just confusing when people call me an African-American, what with being a great big white guy and all.


Phaedrus

 

[HacheMan]

I know someone is bound to rip me for the following statements, but anyone who does apparently doesnt know me or recall any of my past posts when I explained that I grew up close to an all~black neighborhood, an 90% of my friends from the age 6-7 to 17-18 were black. I credit that in itself for my being more athletic than most white males, and understanding their slangs more than most do. But.....through the years, I have also seen things regarding racism arguements heavily in the black race's favor. There is much I could name, but just a few examples for some to ponder. 1st......why is is ok, for blacks to present themselves, without a second thought, wearing shirts....hats...etc....that basically represent a type of racism, with large X's on them, or Malcolm X himself. Now, this was before my time, but seems that every single older person I have heard mention him say Malcolm was nothing more than a trouble maker that kept racism stirred up. Another shirt Ive seen a black female wear said...... "The blacker the college, the more the knowledge"..... Now, what would happen if other races, primarily whites, walked around with something similar favoring the white race. 2nd....Why is it ok for the black race to have, just for themselves, "Ms All Black beauty Pageants"....."All Black music.....acting....etc.....Awards"...... What would be said if whites had a "Miss white beauty pageant.....etc." I could go on, with some things Ive seen, both when I was growing up with black friends, and even now, when I dont have that many.....but most can see the point here......

 

[JudgeWapner]

Nope,hear the term Italian American all the time.

 

[go2guy]

Hache, brother, you need to hit the library and found out Malcolm X's views before his death. You're talking about Malcolm before his trip to Mecca. As far black geared clothing and beauty pageants, I'll let you figure out that one

 

[HacheMan]

go2guy...as I said above....I knew one of you would take this the wrong way....No harm was intended, just some viewpoints to ponder.....So could you please explain to us about that latter part you said I will have to figure out.....As for Malcolm X, I dont care to read up on him, just going by what seems that every older person has said......

 

[go2guy]

I didn't take it the wrong way and if you don't care to read up on Malcolm X then why try to use him as an example

What older people are you talking to slaves from the 1800s??? Why explain anything further to you if you won't even take 5-10 minutes out of your time to educate YOURSELF then make a statement like you made? I'll leave it at that, it's all good Hache

[This message was edited by go2guy on January 26, 2004 at 06:08 PM.]

 

[HacheMan]

goguy, I meant nothing bad, was legitimately asking. I had a feeling you were going to say that people who said that about Malcolm was more or less racist themselves....or "old school", if you know what I mean. But my once best friend's dad, who was black, even said that. Does that surprise you? I also know that where your going with the fact its okay for the black race to have all of their own personal events, such as the all black beauty pageants, all black music awards.....etc.....Your meaning its ok because blacks suffered back then, and this is what they get as a reward, or "make~up" time. Ok....but I say its time to make up some minds here. Blacks have always fought and complained about not treated equally....well, where do you start. And also, if its ok for them to have such events on their own, then why do they enter, or are they allowed to enter all of the normal pageants such as Miss America, music awards....etc......Is this fair? seems as if that should be considered as having your cake and eating it too.....

 

[INXS44]

This is all BS. I wish people would just treat each other as a man or woman. If someone is cool, that is how they are. I am really sick of the racism and excuses going around. Just get over it and learn how to live together. We all have bigger things to worry about. But, I must say that Black chicks have the best asses!!!

 

[HacheMan]

INXS <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>

have bigger things to worry about. But, I must say that Black chicks have the best asses!!! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


Sorry INXS......But that would be Puerto-Rican girls.......