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Young really went in

That part about people asking "where you're from" or "are you black" is so true.
I get that all the time and when I tell them they're like "Oh yea, I could tell you weren't just -- regular black"

lil sis

My big sis was JUST talking about this not too long ago.



She sees herself as "just" a black woman, but someone is always asking what she is.  I think she was getting confused with it so she finally ranted.

It's just so funny that she made this post AFTER I took my DNA test (which I didn't tell her about), and was awaiting my results. I was so happy when I could share them with her.

!!! it's so common too. Like they assume just because you look different, pretty or small features that you're not black. And for some strange reason even when I tell certain ppl they assume I'm not black and will say some lowkey racist shit towards blacks. Just last week some Asian lady at Nordstorms asked my mom and I where we were from and we told her she was like "Oh oh, not black!" and did that hand gesture when you don't want something and was like I could tell by your light skin" and laughed fjfjfj I was so shocked.

Btw your sister is stunning 

ssdsds

I was doing research on Ethiopia and was stunned at how many tones, hairs, etc. are in that country. I would love to see you GODman i am sure u fucking SLAY. ethiopian woman are known for just doing that.

lil sis indeed

i've already decided i'm going to ethiopia. next year it's a fucking date.  

Thanks luv 

waiiit so you're really going  when do you plan on going?

[Herb.]

Young really went in

That part about people asking "where you're from" or "are you black" is so true.
I get that all the time and when I tell them they're like "Oh yea, I could tell you weren't just -- regular black"

lil sis

My big sis was JUST talking about this not too long ago.



She sees herself as "just" a black woman, but someone is always asking what she is.  I think she was getting confused with it so she finally ranted.

It's just so funny that she made this post AFTER I took my DNA test (which I didn't tell her about), and was awaiting my results. I was so happy when I could share them with her.

!!! it's so common too. Like they assume just because you look different, pretty or small features that you're not black. And for some strange reason even when I tell certain ppl they assume I'm not black and will say some lowkey racist shit towards blacks. Just last week some Asian lady at Nordstorms asked my mom and I where we were from and we told her she was like "Oh oh, not black!" and did that hand gesture when you don't want something and was like I could tell by your light skin" and laughed fjfjfj I was so shocked.

Btw your sister is stunning 

ssdsds

I was doing research on Ethiopia and was stunned at how many tones, hairs, etc. are in that country. I would love to see you GODman i am sure u fucking SLAY. ethiopian woman are known for just doing that.

lil sis indeed

i've already decided i'm going to ethiopia. next year it's a fucking date.  

Thanks luv 

waiiit so you're really going  when do you plan on going?

Summer 2016. I am so fucking excited.

It's such a blessing to be able to connect myself to places in Africa.

I never had a reason to go before. It was "just" Africa.

Yes, we are "black", but people forget it's just another word for African American.
We know all about the American, there is NO harm in getting in tune a bit with the Africa part.

And I am thankful to know my great grandmother's native roots right here in North Carolina with the Lumbee tribe. I'm going to plan something maybe with my grandmother, the blood is obviously much stronger in her and although she knows her family mess VERY well....you can tell that she's excited that I am actually able to confirm it.

Which goes to prove that it's one thing to HEAR, it's another thing to KNOW. She knows for a fact who her mother was, because bits of Chief are strong enough to be detected in her grandchild. She wants to get tested now.

and of course Imma fucking oblige!

[Kurama]

It's just so fuckin ironic and rich to hear people  who were just condeming Black people for their behaviors while undermining the struggles they face in America a FEW months ago, try to lecture or harp on other's about what they feel it means to be Black or the importance of the word/ethnicity.


Forgive me, but if y'all don't get the fuck out of here! 


and "BLACK" isn't a word just for African Americans it is used internationally to describe people with a certain pigmentation.

[Herb.]

I just can't argue on here no more
Unless it's about Faith or fat asses!
I no longer have it in me
Why wouldn't someone want to know more about themselves or where they came from ...
Ch

I agree
And no they may not "hate" themselves
And they may even be proud to be "black"

But you're more than just "Black"
That's a title GIVEN to you just like your last name.
You're MORE than that! Find out what was taken from you and your family.

mdjd

"oh, am Black. Its a culture! Hiphop! The Quan! Affirmative Ac'!"

Am reduced to an experience, and Im fine with that!

wtf happened in here

[Kurama]

And yeah thx,


where Lonz go what's up?

Not an experience being a fuckin reduction while a nationality isn't 

[Herb.]

I never said "black" was exclusively used to describe African Americans. I am well aware of the difference between race and nationality. However, as for the context people have been using it in for this discussion, we are referring to African Americans. If any other groups were being discussed in here, I may have missed it. Still reading the thread so bear with me.

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Young really went in

That part about people asking "where you're from" or "are you black" is so true.
I get that all the time and when I tell them they're like "Oh yea, I could tell you weren't just -- regular black"

!!!!!!




"Whew. Knew all along you were ...  more"

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Oh no

[LOONA.]

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I mean, I see no harm in trying to shed some LIGHT into what whitey & Co have been trying to distort & supress for centuries.

!!!
If some people are comfortable knowing their beginning starts with shackles and cotton baskets
More power to them
I commend those who wanna dig a bit deeper than that and see where their history really starts

[Plank]

ans' ur pm

[Herb.]

Let me just say...

I am not here to judge anyone on their desire to learn their ancestry. There's no right or wrong in this, IMO. So to accuse those who are interested of being overzealous in some way, and those who aren't of ignorance, to me is pointless. Views are subject to change. Opinions are subject to change. And that goes for both sides of the fence. I may go to Ethiopia next year, come back and decide that I no longer give a flying fuck. It happens.

For those who have found inspiration through my discoveries, I am so happy for you. For those who don't see the point to it all, that is totally your outlook, which are you entitled to. You're not wrong for thinking that, in my book. It's just kind of concerning when people go out of their way to make others feel bad for wanting to discover their family history. Or acting as if its a matter of little importance.

Speak on what's important to you, personally. Don't attempt to dictate what the scenario must be for others. And I will do the same. That's my idea of respect, flawed or naive as it may seem.

[throwintheTAL]

I guess I'm just confused how knowing your ancestor's races will help you in life

[Kurama]

Let me just say...

I am not here to judge anyone on their desire to learn their ancestry. There's no right or wrong in this, IMO. So to accuse those who are interested of being overzealous in some way, and those who aren't of ignorance, to me is pointless. Views are subject to change. Opinions are subject to change. And that goes for both sides of the fence. I may go to Ethiopia next year, come back and decide that I no longer give a flying fuck. It happens.

For those who have found inspiration through my discoveries, I am so happy for you. For those who don't see the point to it all, that is totally your outlook, which are you entitled to. You're not wrong for thinking that, in my book. It's just kind of concerning when people go out of their way to make others feel bad for wanting to discover their family history. Or acting as if its a matter of little importance.

Speak on what's important to you, personally. Don't attempt to dictate what the scenario must be for others. And I will do the same. That's my idea of respect, flawed or naive as it may seem.

I respect this.