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Sister Omega
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 06 Jul 2008 : 14:54:11
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Once upon a time Africans lived in a village and now the village is the world. What an interesting debate guys.
We play with words which are always changing their meaning depending on what context they are related too. For example "Africa" relates to a continent and to a specific people African, likewise Europe and European.
However when an African is born in Europe. Or a European is born in Africa what is their identity?
Do they take on Nationality,Heritage,or adopt multiple identities?
Food for thought
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toubab1020
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Posted - 06 Jul 2008 : 15:05:36
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Good points made there sister, can I bounce it back to you please,how do Americans think of themselves considering that there is a great mixture of races there? |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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mbay
Germany
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Posted - 06 Jul 2008 : 17:37:31
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Am German citizen for the the last 18 yrs but only around me knows/accepted that. for the rest am just black African.
Do you believe that if you meet one, particularly a racist or those blind people would know that you belong to that naturally nation?.
they will simple tell you go where you belong. to find this out we don't need even to go out of this Bantaba.
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Sister Omega
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 Jul 2008 : 17:47:24
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Toubab1020, I don't know if you can remember this song "What we need is a great bring melting pot?" Reminiscent of the 70's. However I prefer the salad bowl analogy with its different tantalizing tastes, textures and aromas for a more satisfying dish. Where am I going with this- Yes US African Americans, Irish Americans, British Americans etc. Each American is generally identified by their land of origin. However back to music I like Estelle's song "My American boy". Because it turns the stereotype of what is a American Boy and British girl on its head. Welcome 21st Century.
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Edited by - Sister Omega on 06 Jul 2008 17:51:46 |
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Sister Omega
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 Jul 2008 : 18:24:32
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Mbay I hear you Bro.
However there are many layers to this identity issue.
Of course you are a Black African and I as well. I presume you came directly from the continent to Germany. Whereas I was born in the UK.It is ironic how both of us who have European Nationalities are still justifying our existences in the West. Even though our countries of residence are EU countries. I do suspect we will encounter some obstacles traveling around the EU. As for the AU Africans living outside of Africa are acknowledged within its constitution. as the 5th Zone of Africa, no matter what generation you are from. So kinship ties are more important to the AU. Whether you are in touch with your family or/and ethnic group or not. The AU takes a more holistic perspective than the EU's membership of carrying around a little red books ( By the way mbay are Gerrmany's passports red by any chance?)
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Edited by - Sister Omega on 06 Jul 2008 18:30:31 |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 06 Jul 2008 : 23:14:49
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Like it sister. I am pleased that you are still happy and 
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Edited by - toubab1020 on 06 Jul 2008 23:16:23 |
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