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originally posted by: RobRocket
Very true, but identity politics is what got us into this pickle perhaps?
The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. ~ Geo. Orwell, 1984
Black Lives Matter protests have opened up conversations about the history of privilege, racism, and the lived experiences and identities of black people in America. Now, the distinction between "black" and "African American" has become a prominent conversation on social media.
Many people often default to "African American" out of a desire for either political correctness or politeness. The two terms are often used interchangeably, but that isn't always accurate, and it's important to understand the nuance when discussing race both in America and on a global scale.
"Kamala Harris is directly descended from one of the largest slaveowners in Jamaica, Hamilton Brown – there is even a town named after him, Brown Town," tweeted conservative commentator and fellow Indian-American Dinesh D'Souza. "So doesn't it follow she's a beneficiary, not a victim, of slavery?"
originally posted by: Boomer1947
a reply to: AwakeNotWoke
What do you suppose the ethnic background of most Jamaicans is today?
76.3% African descent,
15.1% Afro-European,
3.4% East Indian and Afro-East Indian,
3.2% Caucasian,
1.2% Chinese
0.8% Other
More than 90% have some African heritage.
originally posted by: AwakeNotWoke
She is not black. She is half Indian and half Jamaican. How in hell does that qualify as black? They're is absolutely no african heritage in her genes nor in her culture.
originally posted by: UpIsNowDown2
what colour of your white or black choice would you say this perosn is?
and for bonus points where do you thonk he was born?
originally posted by: Euronymous2625
Jamaican people are black. Her dad is black.
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originally posted by: Euronymous2625
Jamaican people are black. Her dad is black.
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