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neelsel (f)
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Too late now for explanations, the damage has already been done. In the near future be mindful of what you say, the other person on the receiving end may not be thinking along your "lines"
And we all talk bad about each other's land of birth, it's called stereotyping. Not necessarily an attribute to encourage, but it is what it is,
And no! I did not speak bad about your country. However, if am forever being faced with situations of this sort I may be forced not to "bash" the country so to speak but rather it's by-products.
Have a nice day Stilettos, am surely having one though be it hectic!!!
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Coco29 (f)
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neelsel the girl obviously have issues  |
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Stilettos (f)
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not as much as u from what i see here. well who deosnt have issues? abeg carry go! please continue representing your island in the best light and keep it easy like they do in the Islands. You love naija that's why u here right? so let the love continue, abi ?
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Brymore (m)
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I believe that a tiger does not have to boast of it's tigeritude. The worth of a man is in what he has got in him not what he looks like. The people called blacks are people who cannot be done without in the existence of life. We have recorded and achieved breakthroughs in all spheres of life so why should I care or worry myself because someone calls me black? I know I can achieve whatever I want to so why kill myself over a name. You might say a name matters a lot (like dressing as you want to be addressed) but your dressing might get u a job, but only ur abilities can keep u there. Let us dwell more on building our minds than naming things (Or do we call ourselves chocolate or brown like they are called white, what makes u think that black cannot be positive and white negative)?
My Opinion.
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Drusilla (f)
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Brymore,
Good words.
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neelsel (f)
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I believe that a tiger does not have to boast of it's tigeritude. The worth of a man is in what he has got in him not what he looks like. The people called blacks are people who cannot be done without in the existence of life. We have recorded and achieved breakthroughs in all spheres of life so why should I care or worry myself because someone calls me black? I know I can achieve whatever I want to so why kill myself over a name. You might say a name matters a lot (like dressing as you want to be addressed) but your dressing might get u a job, but only your abilities can keep u there. Let us dwell more on building our minds than naming things (Or do we call ourselves chocolate or brown like they are called white, what makes u think that black cannot be positive and white negative)?
My Opinion.
I believe this should put to rest the issue of race. It couldn't have been said better, |
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Drusilla (f)
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Brymore,
Do site the author of those words for me again, if you can. I have forgotten his name.
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kobe (m)
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I believe that a tiger does not have to boast of it's tigeritude. The worth of a man is in what he has got in him not what he looks like. The people called blacks are people who cannot be done without in the existence of life. We have recorded and achieved breakthroughs in all spheres of life so why should I care or worry myself because someone calls me black? I know I can achieve whatever I want to so why kill myself over a name. You might say a name matters a lot (like dressing as you want to be addressed) but your dressing might get u a job, but only your abilities can keep u there. Let us dwell more on building our minds than naming things (Or do we call ourselves chocolate or brown like they are called white, what makes u think that black cannot be positive and white negative)?
My Opinion. It's burlesque you'D say that those are good words Drusilla while at the same time calling for the extermination of white people. As the quote says, the people called whites are also people that cannot be done without in this existence of life, they're there for a reason, our divine creator knows why he's put them there. And don't respond with witty posts that portray you as booby (like trying to prove you've seen black skin) that was the most ignorant thing I've come across in a while. Now @ post, I agree with many of those things, but about the question from the quote which asks, why should I care or worry myself because someone calls me black? I know I can achieve whatever I want to so why kill myself over a name. Why should people worry themselves over being called niggers? they know they can achieve whatever they want so why kill yourself over a name? Just a question. You might say a name matters a lot (like dressing as you want to be addressed) but your dressing might get u a job, but only your abilities can keep u there. Well, the mere fact that you worried about that "dressing" got you that job. Obviously you should worry about getting the job before worrying about possibly keeping it. If you don't get it, you can't keep it. Do you realize how many have been turned down for jobs on the basis of this same "dressing" protocol. Let us dwell more on building our minds than naming things Tell that to the likes of Drusilla who label Oreos, Whiteys, [insert the word here]. Ya read that Drusilla? Let's dwell more on building our minds. But why build our minds if we don't build our image. A mind is a terrible thing to waste. What if after building that mind, you are taken for granted, or you're seen as obsoltete. That's why I applaud civil rights advocates, and their likes, they realize that image plays a significant role in many things. what makes u think that black cannot be positive and white negative)?
My Opinion. For the same reasons that i think that 1=1, but 1/=2. i just don't like the terms "White people" and "black people" they're too racist. It is funny in America they've accepted that "African American" is a more politically correct term, yet you watch the daily news and channels like CNN for example, and you hear the casters say, "Blacks" or "Black people" Or a 47-year-old white Woman was shot tonight the shooter was a "19 year old Black man, Latrell Jones, Jones has been convicted on numerous occassions for possession of illegal drugs, [and insert the rest of the negative lot here]" not a "19 year old man" - you'D think the effects wouldn't matter, how do you think that builds the image of us, our people? For better or for worse. A tiger might not boast of it's tigeritude, but I'm sure it wouldn't like to be mistakened for a mouse. But, all in all it shouldn't matter right? |
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Drusilla (f)
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Kobe,
I have not called for the extermination of all white people. I was making a comment that if I thought one way, then I would call for the extermination of white people.
I don't think that way and thus I do not call for their extermination.
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kobe (m)
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You did think that way, you are good at heart, many of your posts show your pride, fascination, and how much you'D love to embrace the continent of Africa and glorify its name. I just want you to stop with the gloating and hating, it's no use.
Smile.
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Brymore (m)
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Brymore,
Do site the author of those words for me again, if you can. I have forgotten his name.
Hi Drusilla, the words are of Prof Ola Rotimi Kobe, I love the way you tackle issues, logically, but how do u stop the American or British press from calling you black? moreso, you have to consider the fact that 'black' has been practically localized with no outright negative connotation unlike 'nigger' which is more of a derogative name with several negative connotations. "A tiger might not boast of it's tigeritude, but I'm sure it wouldn't like to be mistakened for a mouse." Try biting the "mouse" tiger, then u would acquire through a personal experience, the knowledge you seek, in fact, your doubts will be cleared. #Candid Submission# |
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Brymore (m)
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Drusilla,
I admire your courage and respect your guts. You are truly an African or at least have the determination and tenacity that characterizes us.
Av a swell weekend.
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kobe (m)
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how do u stop the American or British press from calling you black? moreso, you have to consider the fact that 'black' has been practically localized with no outright negative connotation unlike 'nigger' which is more of a derogative name with several negative connotations.
"A tiger might not boast of it's tigeritude, but I'm sure it wouldn't like to be mistakened for a mouse."
Try biting the "mouse" tiger, then u would acquire through a personal experience, the knowledge you seek, in fact, your doubts will be cleared. Actually this issue of black and white, and most importantly racism, never fazed me since I didn't see the world as a big hatefest of blacks vs. whites. I also didn't feel the need to be labeled a black person till the US. tried to force it on me, but to answer you, it has to start somewhere, you can spark the brain that will change the world. Further, it'D be a sham to think that black does not have an outright negative connotation. sure unlike 'nigger' it is for whatever reason widely more acceptable, but who decided "nigger" will offend black people? Afterall, if you weed out the etymology of nigger, here's what you'll find Nigger: [Alteration of dialectal neger, black person, from French nègre, from Spanish negro; see Negro.] The biggest disparity between the two now is, before it was said outrightly, now it is being said in ways that can hide the sayer's true intention. Also, answer me this, since nigger is such a derogatory word, why do "blacks" still call themselves "nigga this" "nigga that" is it now a matter of accepting what the opressor has hoped to accomplish all along? check this out: http://server1.lyricsondemand.com/n/nwalyrics/niggazlifelyrics.htmlI chuckled while reading it. If you cycle through the interpretations of black, you'D realize that the negativity associated with it will stare blatantly at you, so is it a matter of turning a blind eye to those negatives by making the application of "black" to race an exception to the rule? America is not yet racism free by a huge margin, at least not until we can start to see ourselves as our brother's keeper. By brother I don't mean black looking out for black, I mean everyone looking out for everyone else, regardless of their skin tone. That's why I said if you're going to differentiate me, say he belongs to the people of Africa at least I'D be able to smile and feel the pride in that, because by saying oh he's from Africa, you'D be right and we'D both be happy - and no matter how negative you try to make that "Africa" seem to me, it wouldn't sink. |
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Nnenna1 (f)
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@OP
It's ironic that you prefer to be referred to as Nigerian and African rather than Black when all three categories are derivative of racist thought. The name "Nigeria" could not be more obvious. Not slamming my Nigerian and African heritage, because I am proud of my roots. I'm just pointing out the flaw in your train of thought.
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k0be
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all three categories are derivative of racist thought. derivatives of racist thought? what is this a math class? is this the part where I say "oops you got me?" What makes them derivatives of racist thoughts. The name "Nigeria" could not be more obvious. Not slamming my Nigerian and African heritage, because I am proud of my roots. I'm just pointing out the flaw in your train of thought. stop beating around the bush meat. wetin you dey try talk abeg make you yan correct. |
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JustGood (m)
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she no sabi as them form the name NIGERIA.
tell am say make she go find out
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