I can say fairly confidently that the aboriginal Americans are aware of all the adversarial energy currently targeting us. Sometimes one is simply so affected by trauma that they can no longer filter out the noise. The lashing out and responding to everything big or small is because you’re too raw, too wounded, too disregulated. Everything feels critical. Emotionally, anyone in that position is an easy target.
proud of you for creating your own although when you speak of Black Americans be sure not to speak of what is represented commercially on CNN, entertainment sites, and/or sports figures as what is normal for most of us.. We are the most successful black people on this planet and will not be downplayed as though we don't have minds to think. Nigerians come to the USA and want to take our place but when racism blocks them they fall apart. We are stronger than that. If you want to speak of the Black American... reach out to us for answers. don't guess. Thank you..
The person responding is hitting 2 issues: 1. Black American representation in popular media and entertainment and 2. African Immigrants working in the US. Often times, black Americans in main street media and in the entertainment industry have been forced conduct themselves in ways and act publicly in certain roles that are not consistent with the views and the values of the average black American. I like to call it Sambo.Syndrome. if you look at clips of Malcolm, X you will find one that ask a general question. He basically says, why do you think they pick black actors and entertainers to represent the intellectual thoughts of the black american population???, The reason is because they are controlled by the very people whose interests conflict with them. Some of them even have clauses in their contracts that state they will not become involved in any Black Power support openly or covertly. They can't comment on it. They can't be leaders, they can't say anything about black issues that has not been pre-approved by the whites who control their contracts and the source of their income that make them rich. They do not or rather, they are not, a fair representation of black america. Second, although I disagree with the overall logic of the user mentioning nigerians and specifically singling them out, there was a time when, as a group Nigerians, would come to the u s work in professional jobs and make disparaging comments about black americans. ( I can say as a matter of fact It's not only nigerians, it is blacks from all throughout diaspora) I can relate to this because I'm a black professional and worked with them. I worked with many Nigerians in the finance industry. They were very intelligent, very smart, and they did end up running into the same racism that black americans complained about. So now, neither nigerias nor other africans who come to the united states, hold those views for very long about black americans because they understand the landscape that we operate under. However, some of them still act in ways that are negative because they believe this pleases whites. Some of them have even been instructed, to act in ways that are negative towards black Americans, primarily, to keep us from uniting as a people. So if you want an authentic opinion. It is oftentimes best to talk to an average black American who is not we represented in mainstream media, rather, a regular black professional or blue collar worker. Talk to black, American lawyers, engineers, nurses, technology professionals. This is where African immigrants who are very intelligent meet with black Americans who are also very intelligent. But they don't usually mix in the US because of the racism that encourages this division. So, if you want a real black american perspective, talk to the "average" black american worker or the professionals aforementioned. NOT just from the HOOD.
This was a very thoughtful response. I never want to discourage our African brothers and sisters when they show solidarity and advocacy but this is, unfortunately, a necessary part of the conversation when discussing aboriginal Americans (black people)
I can say fairly confidently that the aboriginal Americans are aware of all the adversarial energy currently targeting us. Sometimes one is simply so affected by trauma that they can no longer filter out the noise. The lashing out and responding to everything big or small is because you’re too raw, too wounded, too disregulated. Everything feels critical. Emotionally, anyone in that position is an easy target.
Peace and blessings
proud of you for creating your own although when you speak of Black Americans be sure not to speak of what is represented commercially on CNN, entertainment sites, and/or sports figures as what is normal for most of us.. We are the most successful black people on this planet and will not be downplayed as though we don't have minds to think. Nigerians come to the USA and want to take our place but when racism blocks them they fall apart. We are stronger than that. If you want to speak of the Black American... reach out to us for answers. don't guess. Thank you..
Don’t understand what you mean what are you saying this in reference to?
I answered. It doesn't post
The person responding is hitting 2 issues: 1. Black American representation in popular media and entertainment and 2. African Immigrants working in the US. Often times, black Americans in main street media and in the entertainment industry have been forced conduct themselves in ways and act publicly in certain roles that are not consistent with the views and the values of the average black American. I like to call it Sambo.Syndrome. if you look at clips of Malcolm, X you will find one that ask a general question. He basically says, why do you think they pick black actors and entertainers to represent the intellectual thoughts of the black american population???, The reason is because they are controlled by the very people whose interests conflict with them. Some of them even have clauses in their contracts that state they will not become involved in any Black Power support openly or covertly. They can't comment on it. They can't be leaders, they can't say anything about black issues that has not been pre-approved by the whites who control their contracts and the source of their income that make them rich. They do not or rather, they are not, a fair representation of black america. Second, although I disagree with the overall logic of the user mentioning nigerians and specifically singling them out, there was a time when, as a group Nigerians, would come to the u s work in professional jobs and make disparaging comments about black americans. ( I can say as a matter of fact It's not only nigerians, it is blacks from all throughout diaspora) I can relate to this because I'm a black professional and worked with them. I worked with many Nigerians in the finance industry. They were very intelligent, very smart, and they did end up running into the same racism that black americans complained about. So now, neither nigerias nor other africans who come to the united states, hold those views for very long about black americans because they understand the landscape that we operate under. However, some of them still act in ways that are negative because they believe this pleases whites. Some of them have even been instructed, to act in ways that are negative towards black Americans, primarily, to keep us from uniting as a people. So if you want an authentic opinion. It is oftentimes best to talk to an average black American who is not we represented in mainstream media, rather, a regular black professional or blue collar worker. Talk to black, American lawyers, engineers, nurses, technology professionals. This is where African immigrants who are very intelligent meet with black Americans who are also very intelligent. But they don't usually mix in the US because of the racism that encourages this division. So, if you want a real black american perspective, talk to the "average" black american worker or the professionals aforementioned. NOT just from the HOOD.
This was a very thoughtful response. I never want to discourage our African brothers and sisters when they show solidarity and advocacy but this is, unfortunately, a necessary part of the conversation when discussing aboriginal Americans (black people)
Ernst Montgomery from Chicago, IL, U.S.A
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Thanks again Merc coming with the truth. 👏🏾