Do African Americans Discriminate Against Africans????

[texast]

I have quite a few African friends. Today I had a very interesting conversation with my friend Esther from Nigeria. She said that black Americans are often very rude to her and assume that she is not intelligent. Also she said that whites tend to want to understand them more, as opposed to black Americans who tend to ridicule them. Another friend of mine, Yarid from Ethiopia, said for the most part, Africans are isolated from blacks and that they were warned by their parents not to interact with the blacks here. This sentiment has been repeated time after time to me from several other African friends of mine. Is there any merit to this? If so, why are Africans and African-Americans so divided?

 

[dagoon121]

becuz the white man have put a curse of the african-american to hate their own kind.....african-american arent only rude to african...they're rude to all people....and they think its cool, but it a curse that been place on em since early times

 

[audio syndicate]

this thread will not turn out well at all

 

[smokedacane]

this thread will not turn out well at all

Why because there is some truth in this.


I have seen it with my own eyes, especially while in college.

 

[texast]

becuz the white man have put a curse of the african-american to hate their own kind.....african-american arent only rude to african...they're rude to all people....and they think its cool, but it a curse that been place on em since early times

I don't believe in curses. And that broad generalization about AAs is rediculous. C'mon man!

 

[Blu Diablo]

It was systematically beat into us during slavery to let go of our African ties and then the subsequent Africans that came over were considered to be the dumber "******s", which was really just another way to keep us from reaching out to each other and further severing our ties from our motherland.

Sadly it became ingrained over the years that one group or the other was better than or looked down upon the other there you have it.

But like the previous poster alluded to it was a product of racism and the slavery system.

 

[ak_rep]

Shiet my best woman came out of Malawi. She was fine and respectful as shit. And in shape.

Didn't realize how rare she was. Couldn't wife her up @ 18yrs.

Then again, I'm not the average angry AA.

 

[cocobeauty]

I disagree. I think that Africans are rude to us. I see it all the time, especially the women. Most of the men are friendly, but in the same breath they try to get with you.

I have heard African women say very harsh things against African American women, trying being at one of their parties, and you are the only African American there, they will try you, trust me.

 

[smokedacane]

I disagree. I think that Africans are rude to us. I see it all the time, especially the women. Most of the men are friendly, but in the same breath they try to get with you.

I have heard African women say very harsh things against African American women, trying being at one of their parties, and you are the only African American there, they will try you, trust me.

It goes both ways, I have seen the exact opposite too.

 

[texast]

I disagree. I think that Africans are rude to us. I see it all the time, especially the women. Most of the men are friendly, but in the same breath they try to get with you.

I have heard African women say very harsh things against African American women, trying being at one of their parties, and you are the only African American there, they will try you, trust me.

I hung with Kenyans in Charlotte and went to parties where I was the only AA and they showed me nothing but love.

 

[femmenoire]

I thinks people of color as a whole have a lot of self-hatred issues.

It's all over the world.

And white people just laugh at us.

 

[unbeleve]

People are afraid of things they don't understand. Me being Liberian I know this. People in general are afraid of the unknown. African Americans don't understand African culture. Just as Nigerians don't understand Liberian culture and vise versa. If both sides would be open to learning new customs, traditions, and beliefs there would be less anger and hatred. There was a poster earlier talking about a certain Nigerian on the board, saying how all he eats is goat. This is what i'm talking about. I hear Liberians saying this all the time about Nigerians. Nigerians may think Liberians think we are all Americans and not African.

Africans hang out with other Africans because we can relate. Our talk, our food, it is all very similar to African American foods, where do you think your recipes came from?

You just gotta have an open mind and don't judge all of us based on a few. Just like we don't want crackas judging all of us based on TI's stupid choices.

Later. We are all from Africa. We are all African.

 

[cocobeauty]

People are afraid of things they don't understand. Me being Liberian I know this. People in general are afraid of the unknown. African Americans don't understand African culture. Just as Nigerians don't understand Liberian culture and vise versa. If both sides would be open to learning new customs, traditions, and beliefs there would be less anger and hatred. There was a poster earlier talking about a certain Nigerian on the board, saying how all he eats is goat. This is what i'm talking about. I hear Liberians saying this all the time about Nigerians. Nigerians may think Liberians think we are all Americans and not African.

Africans hang out with other Africans because we can relate. Our talk, our food, it is all very similar to African American foods, where do you think your recipes came from?

You just gotta have an open mind and don't judge all of us based on a few. Just like we don't want crackas judging all of us based on TI's stupid choices.

Later. We are all from Africa. We are all African.

I agree

 

[Megatron X]

From what I've seen, some Africans come off like they are better. Some of them think AA are dumb for some reason. Don't generalize though. You know that all AA people are not rude, certain ones are. So what African Americans are these Africans talking about? Probably the no class ones but they are the representative for the rest of us. How stupid does that sound?

If you're on this board and you're African American, are you stupid enough believe what others say you are. AA are the most religious and spiritual people in the country. How can we on average be rude to anyone when we are the most welcoming and open people? Don't let these foreign muthas tell you about you.

I do notice that blacks from other countries have issues with African Americans.

 

[samh32]

One thing about the BGOL Fam... We are quick to generalize an entire group of people because of our Personal experience. That's not a good practice in life. That same person you hate may one day save your life!

 

[smokedacane]

One thing about the BGOL Fam... We are quick to generalize an entire group of people because of our Personal experience. That's not a good practice in life. That same person you hate may one day save your life!

 

[NiggaHate]

of Course. Just Like We Discriminate Againt Skin Complexion, Attractiveness, Body Shape And Paper $ Length. What Else Is New? Farrakhan Said In His Speach That "50 Years Ago We Knew Who The Enemy Was... But Now Things Have Changed."

 

[samh32]

Or like this story...
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1355/is_22_97/ai_62111852

 

[troutwine]

Why because there is some truth in this.


I have seen it with my own eyes, especially while in college.

co-sign

 

[smokedacane]

Or like this story...
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1355/is_22_97/ai_62111852

this story doesn't correlate with what you're saying at all considering the boy never hated or disliked his teacher.....

 

[dagoon121]

From what I've seen, some Africans come off like they are better. Some of them think AA are dumb for some reason. Don't generalize though. You know that all AA people are not rude, certain ones are. So what African Americans are these Africans talking about? Probably the no class ones but they are the representative for the rest of us. How stupid does that sound?

If you're on this board and you're African American, are you stupid enough believe what others say you are. AA are the most religious and spiritual people in the country. How can we on average be rude to anyone when we are the most welcoming and open people? Don't let these foreign muthas tell you about you.

I do notice that blacks from other countries have issues with African Americans.

ur crazy...u the prefect example of a dumb AA ...im sorry but u had it comin
imma kick a lil knowledge for ya
comin to america as an african youngster in 93'....i wen recieve more racist acts and discrimation among the black ppl then the white....one of my AA friends, who while not knowin im african one day told me " i hate theze african, they coming over thinkin they running shit..
that comment shocked me and force me to believe that AA cant win the battle against the white man so they attack they own kind who had less then them....
plus i think slavery was the best thing that ever happened to AA
because theze AA millionaire wouldnt be millionaire if they was still in african, if their ancestors didnt get here 500 years ago they wouldnt be as great as they are today

....
at the end of the day...AA dont want africans around...but too bad the white man dont give a fuck about wat they want

 

[Megatron X]

Da Goon you are a goon and a fuckin Idiot too. Your African butt can come over here and succeed because of African Americans, Don't you ever forget that. No but what's funny is that everyone wants to forget major contribution of AA and speak on the bad.

If you don't like it go back to your country. Do you praise King and other African Americans for opening the door for you? You too busy generalizing us and thinking you're better. If you think I am stupid enough to let you say we are this and that or generalize us you're dumb.

I have seen Africans come here with their nose up in the air. If you don;t like it stay in your country and fight the government like we did. Don;t be no punk.

Have you heard all African Americans say shit about Africans? No. Those few you'll let represent us. And what about those Africans who speak negative about American Blacks? I have not heard you say anything about them. You only want to attack AA.

 

[NiggaHate]

ur crazy...u the prefect example of a dumb AA ...im sorry but u had it comin
imma kick a lil knowledge for ya
comin to america as an african youngster in 93'....i wen recieve more racist acts and discrimation among the black ppl then the white....one of my AA friends, who while not knowin im african one day told me " i hate theze african, they coming over thinkin they running shit..
that comment shocked me and force me to believe that AA cant win the battle against the white man so they attack they own kind who had less then them....
plus i think slavery was the best thing that ever happened to AA
because theze AA millionaire wouldnt be millionaire if they was still in african, if their ancestors didnt get here 500 years ago they wouldnt be as great as they are today

....
at the end of the day...AA dont want africans around...but too bad the white man dont give a fuck about wat they want

your reply really brings it home on how the white man has really done a job on both of Africans and AA. brother against brother, all over ignorance and hatered planted by our mutual enemy. i hope we all allow for more forgiveness and understanding in our hearts.

 

[smokedacane]

ur crazy...u the prefect example of a dumb AA ...im sorry but u had it comin
imma kick a lil knowledge for ya
comin to america as an african youngster in 93'....i wen recieve more racist acts and discrimation among the black ppl then the white....one of my AA friends, who while not knowin im african one day told me " i hate theze african, they coming over thinkin they running shit..
that comment shocked me and force me to believe that AA cant win the battle against the white man so they attack they own kind who had less then them....
plus i think slavery was the best thing that ever happened to AA
because theze AA millionaire wouldnt be millionaire if they was still in african, if their ancestors didnt get here 500 years ago they wouldnt be as great as they are today

Da Goon you are a goon and a fuckin Idiot too. Your African butt can come over here and succeed because of African Americans, Don't you ever forget that. No but what's funny is that everyone wants to forget major contribution of AA and speak on the bad.

If you don't like it go back to your country. Do you praise King and other African Americans for opening the door for you? You too busy generalizing us and thinking you're better. If you think I am stupid enough to let you say we are this and that or generalize us you're dumb.

I have seen Africans come here with their nose up in the air. If you don;t like it stay in your country and fight the government like we did. Don;t be no punk.

Have you heard all African Americans say shit about Africans? No. Those few you'll let represent us. And what about those Africans who speak negative about American Blacks? I have not heard you say anything about them. You only want to attack AA.

 

[mr_mantel_216]

I had a long response typed then i deleted it. The bottom line is I consider myself an African and an American; and I will exploit every opportunity to better the lives of everyone around me.


Get yo mind right.

 

[mr_mantel_216]

niggah, im going to help you use me as a prime example.
take your babaloo ass back to africa.
if you dont like black americans why the fuck you
came over here

They heard the cheese here is really good











O.K.that was a bad joke.

 

[Manbot26]

See your point, but he tried to touch her up

 

[dagoon121]

we won the battle against the white man, thats
why you snuck your ass over here to partake in the freedom
that we won. if the white man had his foot on our neck,
your black ass would have thought twice before coming. now wouldnt you?...
so in the meantime... plz stfu.




see everybody. i keep telling you these african cousins of ours are more brainwashed than the mexicans. this big lip fool just got off the boat with an opinion. niggah, here in the usa, you dont have an opinion. turn out the lights and come up with another get-rich scheme that most of you are known for. according to CNN, 35% of mail frauds in the usa is due to the 5% fuckers like you


lol you must have just got through watching your home-grown of shaka zulu or some shit. nigga the white man aint controlling shit. im sorry to disappoint you. we control the white pussy. the only thing the white man is trying to figure out is how to get back that control.
while the white man is busy guarding that white pussy, this naturally leaves another door open: corporate america. the white man is guarding his pussy, leaving no one to guard corporate america. thats how black men become millionaires, fool.

why u so bitter, nigga im rich
and im go only get richer
fuck a scam bitch, i get real money
i dont hate ya, i just got no luv for ya

 

[HoneyBerry]

Yes.

 

[stizz3000]

its usually the other way around

 

[ClevelandDawg216]

 

[dagoon121]

niggah, im going to help you use me as a prime example.
take your babaloo ass back to africa.
if you dont like black americans why the fuck you
came over here

well, they say this is the promise land so....(too bad ya ppl ain't in the control room)
u niggaz are like puppets...the white man hand is up ya ass and he's making all ya moves for you...(keep wating on em)
he taking care of u like a pet in his frontyard
NIGGA GET YO MIND RIGHT.....
*pleaze theze ppl had it comin so i gave em a piece of my mind

 

[HoneyBerry]

its usually the other way around

ACTUALLY it goes both ways.

 

[hanginbals]

its usually the other way around

 

[stizz3000]

ACTUALLY it goes both ways.

yeah, but I tend to see more Africans looking down on AAs, than AAs looking down on Africans. Honestly Ive never once had a conversation with a family member or other AA about Africans, West Indians etc..

Ive had plenty of conversations with Nigerians, Hatians, Trinis Jamaicans about AAs. We seem to be on their minds alot more than they are on ours.

Just my observation

Try dating one of them...you'll hear about it. you'll hear about how their mom/dad or whatever dont want any AAs in their home, or how this girl cant bring one of us home etc. One of my boys (from Nigeria) told me that his grandmother back home told him not to befriend any of us because we are dirty people?????

That lady did/does not know me. But we do all the generalizing???????

Im just sayin.....I got no beef wit anybody until they bring it to me. I dont give a shit where u from