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are you an african or african-american?
one of my professor’s posed this question in class last week and i was really taken aback by some of the responses.
this class is in the pan-African studies department (i’m majoring in pan-African studies/minoring in political science) where discussions really heat up and feelings get hurt — usually because of emotional viewpoints exchanged between conscious and unconscious students.
yes we’re divided. we have some who “play” conscious, but we know they really don’t know shit (meaning they ain’t tryin to hear there ain’t no jesus). those of us who do know shit are constantly going at it with the sleeping ones, even some professors. we agree on major historical events and other yada yada, but when the conversation gets meated, students (and some faculty) get heated. that was real corny.
anyways, the discussion on this particular day was if we were Africans or African-americans.
*note: there is one conscious white boy in our class who is from ireland — he was asked whether or not he identified with being an american. he said hell to the naw.
my answer: i’m an African who happens to live in america. i hold no allegiance to this place, and why should i when it raped, murdered and enslaved my ancestors? when it lied to me about my history and made it seem like i didn’t have one? i don’t give a hot damn if my people built this shit — have we (or any black family) been paid for the labor or even given a fucking heartfelt apology for the shit we went through? hell no! we need to stop bullshitting ourselves. i really wanted to say that in class, but i didn’t want to be disrespectful. but, there is no way that a black person living in this country, breathing in the stinch of racism and unequal opportunity on a daily basis, should ever identify with being an american. that’s like a slap in the face to our ancestors. we will never be free if we base our happiness on being equal to the white man. we can’t be equal to something we’re better than. i’m all for repatriation to Africa (there are some stipulations). until i’m shown some damn respect in this place i will say fuck america until i’m able to move back home.
my conscious friends agreed with me. they said they weren’t american because america still has blood on its hands that it refuses to acknowledge. black people are at the bottom of the caste system in american society, and the broke-est, but the main ones flocking to material shit. another point was made that when an African-american travels out of the country they’re viewed as an “american,” but ‘at home’ they’re classified as black, white or other. WTF? job applications even ask you to self-identify as either white, african-american, asian, hispanic, or native american. if america isn’t the “white-man’s” land why don’t these applications say “european-american” and ask one to specify their country of origin? Hmmm. . .
their answer (minus those who didn’t reply): they were African-americans because their ancestors were responsible for making america what it is today. they earned the right to “be an american.” to eat hot dogs and celebrate the 4th of july –> this is my thought, hehe. they couldn’t be African because they were born here and modern-day Africans don’t like Africans born in america. we should stay here because there’s no better place for blacks to live right now. we can’t just go back to Africa because we don’t know where we’re going. america has so many opportunities for African-americans and the american dream is now achievable for us.
my facial expressions are dead giveaways for my true feelings sometimes. i think i earned a fresh wrinkle in my forehead because of all the eyebrow raising, sideways looks i was giving. i even laughed at one point. i kept thinking “man if black kids keep growing up identifying with this ‘i’m an american, so what about slavery’ bullshit attitude then we are truly fuuucked.”
slavery has really fucked us up! i’m at the point where i think we (the conscious community) need to just throw in the towel and concentrate on further educating ourselves and strengthening our net. maybe we need to focus on our own repatriation back to the motherland and leave these fools behind to be americans. if they want to follow us then they have to make some significant changes within themselves, because we don’t have time for nonsense.
in my opinion, if these kids knew themselves and really indulged in their history, they wouldn’t be claiming america. i’m just sayin.
this topic is bound to surface again sometime on this blog, but i’m asking you now. are you an African or African-american?
Dear Mr. White Man
I found this on my new favorite blog! Her name is Von and her site is BlackConsciousThought.
I’ve wanted to write a letter to Mr. White Man for a while, but I’m glad I came across this one because it hit the nail on the head. . .
Dear Mr. White Man,
I’m writing you because your thieving ass is going to pay DOUBLE for what you owe! In case you forgot my ancestors were slaves to you and your family. Don’t think I’m going to let you forget that shit…nigga! As a matter of fact, I’m going to make sure my descendents know you owe us. I’m going to write books describing the shit you’ve done in the past and I dare you to say something about! There will be television specials, debates, riots, and constant references to my race/history just so you never forget what you owe!
You thought welfare, affirmative action, and Barack Obama would shut me up didn’t you? You thought wrong. Every time something happens I’m blaming your ass. I don’t care if has nothing to do with you I’m still going to blame your ass. When my descendents stop going to school, drop out, and become hoodlums I’m going to blame you. When my descendents have unprotected sex, get pregnant, and become statistics I’m going to blame you. When my descendents become dope dealers and start selling drugs to their own community I’m going to blame you. When my descendents succumb to temptation instead of exercising self-control and good judgment I’m going to blame you. Why? Because I’m black…and you’re going to pay what you owe!
If none of the aforementioned things drive you crazy I’m going to become a menace to society. Every time you turn your television to the local news you will see my black ass. You will grow to fear me because of the horrendous descriptions of the crimes I’ve committed against my own people. I will blame you for all my atrocities against mankind. I will blame you when I stop giving a fuck about life. When your sons/daughters create laws to punish me you will know my name because I will blame you for my plight/actions. I will never take responsibility for my actions or the damage I have caused. Instead I will continue to blame you. Why? Because I’m black…and you’re going to pay what you owe!
And if none of the above brings you down to your knees I will turn my back on my black family/community and marry into YOUR family. You will see my face and those of my seed at your social events. I will walk away from everything of importance surrounding my black community and embrace your white son/daughter as my mate. When my black community suffers in light of my absence and vendetta I will blame you for making me love your whiteness and hate my blackness. Why? Because I’m black…and you’re going to pay what you owe!
One way or the other Mr. White man you are going to pay what you owe. Always remember I’m watching your every move. Let another Rodney King pop off and you will know my name because I’m going to go out and burn down my own damn community! Try me! Why? Because I’m black…and you’re going to pay what you owe!
Sincerely,
One Mad Black Motherfucker!
Two Mad Black Motherfuckers!
The Illuminati is coming to get you
LOL. Hold up, don’t flip out yet. Yes the Illuminati is real along with hundreds (maybe thousands) of other “secret societies”, but don’t let the term secret frighten you.
The FACT is that as long as man has existed so have secret organizations and other groups whose purpose of existence is to keep ancient wisdom from you.
If you want to throw race into the mix, they’re goal is to suppress the supreme knowledge of our African ancestors (Nubians, Twa, Kemites (Egyptians) and keep it to themselves. The Elite are “Elite” because of the rape, murder and theft of our history (along with other ancient civilizations like the Mayans, Native Americans, Shamans, etc).
Unfortunately, nothing is a “secret” if more than one person is involved.
This is fortunate for us, however. And, regardless of the extreme efforts put forth to keep this information hidden, it is being leaked at a rate so tremendous that those of us who are awakening our consciousness have amble time to prepare for whatever they have in store. Now, those who are not consciously evolving and asking questions are in trouble. So, I spent an entire day watching “The Esoteric Agenda” to really explain to you all how deep in shit we are.
Before I begin, I just want to put this out there: Jay-Z is NOT a member of the Illuminati. Now, there ARE members of the Illuminati around him, and they recognize his influence over our musically-inclined generation, but he will not be asked (or pursued) to submit himself to this organization. Everyone seems to forget that Jay-Z is Black and therefore still deemed inferior in the eyes of the Illuminati.
I think that Jay-Z is just another one of us who are “awakening our consciousness” and “seeking the truth”; the same thing the Illumatists are doing. Only difference is they pass their agenda on through fear; we pass ours on through love. . .
Also, don’t let the following posts scare you for there is NOTHING to fear. If you are well-educated about the enemy, or those who want to cause you harm, then you will be able to protect yourself, your family and future generations from the manipulative and dangerous antics of these secret societies. But, if you sit around and play it off like it isn’t happening, then you deserve whatever is coming to you, for:
“. . . A nation or world of people who will not use their intelligence are no better than animals who do not have intelligence. Such people are beasts of burden and steaks on the table by choice and consent”
–William Cooper “Behold a Pale Horse” (39)
This is how your government (and G. Britain) feel about its “citizens”. . .
Let’s get into it. This series will probably take me a week so grab a notepad and a pen. Cross reference EVERYTHING I say. If you don’t, the only disservice you are doing is to yourself. . .
No wonder African-Americans are so messed up
Gentlemen. . . I have a foolproof method for controlling your Black slaves. I guarantee every one of you that if installed correctly, it will control the slaves for at least 300 years. My method is simple. Any member of your family or your overseer can use it.
I have outlined a number of DIFFERENCES among the slaves, and I take these differences and make them bigger. I use FEAR, DISTRUST, and ENVY for control purposes. These methods have worked on my modest plantation in the West Indies and it will work throughout the South. Take this simple little list of differences, and think about them.
On top of my list is “AGE” but it is there only because it starts with an “A”; the second is “COLOR” or SHADE, there is INTELLIGENCE, SIZE, SEX, SIZE PLANTATIONS, STATUS ON PLANTATION, ATTITUDE OF OWNERS, WHETHER THE SLAVES LIVE IN THE VALLEY, ON A HILL, EAST, WEST, NORTH, SOUTH, HAVE FINE HAIR, COURSE HAIR, OR IS TALL OR SHORT. Now that you have a list of differences, I shall give you an outline of action – but before that I shall assure you that DISTRUST is stronger than TRUST, and ENVY is stronger than ADULATION, RESPECT, OR ADMIRATION.
The Black slave after receiving this indoctrination shall carry on and will become self refueling and self generating for hundreds of years, maybe thousands.
Don’t forget you must pitch the OLD BLACK MALE vs. THE YOUNG BLACK and the YOUNG BLACK MALE against the OLD BLACK MALE. You must use the DARK Skin Slaves vs. the LIGHT Skin Slaves and the Light Skin Slaves vs. the Dark Skinned Slaves. You must use the Female vs. the Male, and the Male vs. the Female. You must also have your white servants and overseers DISTRUST all Blacks, but IT IS NECESSARY THAT YOUR SLAVES DEPEND ON US. They must LOVE, RESPECT, AND TRUST ONLY US.
Gentlemen, these kits are your keys of control. Use them. Have your wives and children use them. . . Thank you, gentlemen.
-William Lynch, 1712
Let’s see what still stands true. . .
Well, light skin vs. dark skin is still “in”, young men ain’t tryin to hear what old folks are talkin about, Black men/women relationships are fucked up and the products of those relations are really fucked up, and we still love, respect, and trust everything that is NOT black.
Someone pat Willie on the back
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