| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by eazyduzit: 2:01pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
Nice write-up but then,I wouldn't call that a RIFT. ;DNice write-up but then,I wouldn't call that a RIFT. |
| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by CEO07(m): 2:02pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
Okpa042:
There is a huge chasm between African-Americans and African immigrants in the United States. That chasm has widened over the years. It has caused deep animosity between many African-Americans and their African immigrant cousins.
The chasm has prevented African-Americans from participating in the current economic boom in Africa and it has shut many African immigrants out of opportunities for economic advancement here in the United States.
Thanks Iam now enlightened
The problem stems from deep misconceptions, sometimes fueled by the U.S. media. Astonishingly, many African-Americans believe that Africans are backward and primitive. Some make crude jokes about Africans or do not acknowledge the great contribution Africa has made to the world.
For their part, many African immigrants buy into the erroneous notion that African-Americans are lazy and violent.
They do not appreciate the great sacrifice African-Americans made, through advocating for their civil rights, to lay the foundation for Africans to be able to come to the United States and live in a country where both blacks and whites have equal rights, at least in theory if not always in practice.
The different experiences of the two groups
To understand the deep division that exists between African Americans and Africans, one first has to examine the background of the two groups.
Before migrating to the United States, most Africans have typically dealt with white Americans who went to Africa as Peace Corps volunteers, missionaries, doctors or teachers. These Americans acted as mentors and guardians to the Africans and developed positive relationships with them.
When they come to the United States, it has been my experience that Africans can easily identify with white Americans because they understand each other. Before migrating to the United States, the majority of Africans have had little to no direct negative experiences with whites. They simply do not hate them.
On the other hand, most African-Americans grew up in black neighborhoods where they learned from older generations the history of slavery and the cruelty it inflicted on the black race. Furthermore, they have usually experienced firsthand and in their communities the legacies of racism that still exist in the United States.
With this background, many African-Americans are not generally predisposed to trust white Americans, and they look down on those African immigrants who express respect or admiration for white Americans.
How they react to racism and discrimination
A fundamental difference between African Americans and African immigrants is the way they react to racism and discrimination.
African Americans usually see racism as the main cause of poverty among their people. They are also quick to point out instances of perceived racism, even in circumstances where it is ambiguous, unclear or more complex than simple racial bigotry or discrimination.
A classic example is the currently large African-American population in prison. Most African-Americans feel that the only reason there are so many African Americans incarcerated is their race. They blame police discrimination and lawmakers who make laws weighted to punish blacks.
For Africans, after suffering many years in civil wars, military coups and other problems, they are happy to be in a country that offers them freedom. They are ready to integrate into the American culture without getting involved in the lingering racial conflicts. They do not typically get involved in the ongoing civil rights struggle – and that has angered many African-Americans.
How they react to adversity
Perhaps the greatest difference I have seen between African immigrants and African-Americans is how they react to adversity.
Most African immigrants to the United States came here for economic advancement. They do not have any political agenda. They are willing to take any job and do not blame the “system” when they fail in their endeavors.
Most African immigrants to the United States often live in mixed neighborhoods instead of black neighborhoods and they easily integrate. African immigrants know who they are. They are not easily offended when someone tries to put them down. They know where they come from and why they are here.
For African-Americans, there is often a tendency to blame slavery for most of the problems they face today. For instance, when African American students fail in school, some educators blame slavery and do not look for other factors.
However, the time has come for African Americans to realize that while racism still persists, the best thing they can do for their children is to teach them to take full responsibility for their actions. Fathers need to take care of their children and young women need to stay in school instead of having children.
It is only when black people, be they from Africa or America, unite to instill discipline and respect for each other that the chasm that has divided us will narrow. Then we can finally work together to remove poverty from our people both here in the United States and Africa.
Source: https://www.theglobalist.com/african-americans-african-immigrants-differ/ |
| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by IdrisE(m): 2:03pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
Destroyerofyeeb:
Most of these African Americans are also very intolerant and condescend Africans with their nasty, ignorant, close minded and rude lifestyle , that's why Africans tend to isolate them and flow more with Latinos, Asians, white and even afro carribeans. They are mentally damaged people always quick to attach race to every issue which in my opinion I think is gonna really limit their potentials. Nigerians are their no1 enemies, not surprised though every insecure black person has issues with Nigerians from ghana to satafrika  i tell you! And some Nigerians are even justifying their hate through response....... For me, i ignore all their trash on Nigerians 9 Likes |
| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by etrange: 2:04pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
jacksol:
Unnecessary correction Oga, it very necessary cause the bases of the entire article is hinged on race/sub race. 4 Likes |
| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by Destroyerofyeeb: 2:04pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
So did Africans. Civil War in Nigeria , military oppression, religious war, tribal war in Rwanda yet we still standing strong. DexterousOne:
The African Americans went through a lot.
It affected them
We have to acknowledge that 16 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by SmartyPants(m): 2:04pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
Okpa042:
There is a huge chasm between African-Americans and African immigrants in the United States. That chasm has widened over the years. It has caused deep animosity between many African-Americans and their African immigrant cousins.
The chasm has prevented African-Americans from participating in the current economic boom in Africa and it has shut many African immigrants out of opportunities for economic advancement here in the United States.
The problem stems from deep misconceptions, sometimes fueled by the U.S. media. Astonishingly, many African-Americans believe that Africans are backward and primitive. Some make crude jokes about Africans or do not acknowledge the great contribution Africa has made to the world.
For their part, many African immigrants buy into the erroneous notion that African-Americans are lazy and violent.
They do not appreciate the great sacrifice African-Americans made, through advocating for their civil rights, to lay the foundation for Africans to be able to come to the United States and live in a country where both blacks and whites have equal rights, at least in theory if not always in practice.
The different experiences of the two groups
To understand the deep division that exists between African Americans and Africans, one first has to examine the background of the two groups.
Before migrating to the United States, most Africans have typically dealt with white Americans who went to Africa as Peace Corps volunteers, missionaries, doctors or teachers. These Americans acted as mentors and guardians to the Africans and developed positive relationships with them.
When they come to the United States, it has been my experience that Africans can easily identify with white Americans because they understand each other. Before migrating to the United States, the majority of Africans have had little to no direct negative experiences with whites. They simply do not hate them.
On the other hand, most African-Americans grew up in black neighborhoods where they learned from older generations the history of slavery and the cruelty it inflicted on the black race. Furthermore, they have usually experienced firsthand and in their communities the legacies of racism that still exist in the United States.
With this background, many African-Americans are not generally predisposed to trust white Americans, and they look down on those African immigrants who express respect or admiration for white Americans.
How they react to racism and discrimination
A fundamental difference between African Americans and African immigrants is the way they react to racism and discrimination.
African Americans usually see racism as the main cause of poverty among their people. They are also quick to point out instances of perceived racism, even in circumstances where it is ambiguous, unclear or more complex than simple racial bigotry or discrimination.
A classic example is the currently large African-American population in prison. Most African-Americans feel that the only reason there are so many African Americans incarcerated is their race. They blame police discrimination and lawmakers who make laws weighted to punish blacks.
For Africans, after suffering many years in civil wars, military coups and other problems, they are happy to be in a country that offers them freedom. They are ready to integrate into the American culture without getting involved in the lingering racial conflicts. They do not typically get involved in the ongoing civil rights struggle – and that has angered many African-Americans.
How they react to adversity
Perhaps the greatest difference I have seen between African immigrants and African-Americans is how they react to adversity.
Most African immigrants to the United States came here for economic advancement. They do not have any political agenda. They are willing to take any job and do not blame the “system” when they fail in their endeavors.
Most African immigrants to the United States often live in mixed neighborhoods instead of black neighborhoods and they easily integrate. African immigrants know who they are. They are not easily offended when someone tries to put them down. They know where they come from and why they are here.
For African-Americans, there is often a tendency to blame slavery for most of the problems they face today. For instance, when African American students fail in school, some educators blame slavery and do not look for other factors.
However, the time has come for African Americans to realize that while racism still persists, the best thing they can do for their children is to teach them to take full responsibility for their actions. Fathers need to take care of their children and young women need to stay in school instead of having children.
It is only when black people, be they from Africa or America, unite to instill discipline and respect for each other that the chasm that has divided us will narrow. Then we can finally work together to remove poverty from our people both here in the United States and Africa.
Source: https://www.theglobalist.com/african-americans-african-immigrants-differ/ Black Africans interaction with whites did not begin with benevolent peace corp volunters, it began with colonialism which was in many cases as brutal as the slave trade which equally began on African shores. I therefore reject the notion that black Africans have no frame of reference akin to that of the black American experience of inter race existence. 25 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by holymiles(m): 2:05pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
write up is brilliant and it captured the problem in a clear and simple manner. but the little solution proffered at the end is bullshit. it is a problem of perception you can't solve it by just working together which is more like treating AIDS with paracetamol.
the solution is to develop Africa to erase the perception of primitive-ness and backwardness.
African Americans should also stop glorifying crime and drugs. this is evident on most music videos and films. 21 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by Nobody: 2:06pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
NICE RESEARCH AND WRITE UP!
Western pride and dominatory tendecies have destroyed and keeps destroying the African American's real heritage. The tendencies are the longtime potent betwitchment by the whites (Tupac's lyrics also exposed them). Reason, most AA's possessed haughty, bossy, pompous, egoistic, scorning and scoffing characters towards the African immigrants. The reason for the potent bewitchment is to program disunity, discord, hate, and violence amongst black race worldwide. BLACK RACE (REAL HEBREWS) have a stronger excellentia power than the white Esaus, they know our root, laws, culture, etc... (Story for another time).
And heritage ignorance, stark illiteracy, idolatrous curses and stricken poverty also destroyed African's real heritage. Reason, we are prone to manipulation, deceitful peacefulness, chameleon friendliness, and crumbs of the white supremacists through the old and modern slavery.
WHAT AA's AND AFRICANS NEED TO BREAK FREE FROM THE SHACKLES IS LOVE, HUMILITY, UNITY AND PEACE.. 12 Likes |
| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by Dicktionary: 2:07pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
If you have never been there, you won't know! Blacks have the highest number of School drop out. Blacks have the highest number of ex-convict Black have the Highest number of Single parents and Baby mama. Everything evil doing are associated with blacks. In Connecticut I was advised not to step into a particular white Neighborhood, because of White Supremist and Neo-Nazis. The police brutality there on blacks is a play to what SARS is doing in Naija, at list in Naija you can bride, but there, bullet speaks better and faster. Black's are really suffering and dying in silence. When I watch them hyping their Advanced ShitHole, I Laugh!!!! Finlanders and Canadians see America as a ShitHole!!!!! Smh BlackSupremistD!ck 13 Likes |
| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by ItooWorWor(m): 2:07pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
Destroyerofyeeb:
So did Africans. Civil War in Nigeria , military oppression, religious war, tribal war in Rwanda yet we still standing strong. You've just said my mind 1 Like |
| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by Nobody: 2:09pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
@op okpa042, the african americans suffered a deep emotional wound. Its still a fresh wound. Their grandparents are still alive who fought evil jim crow & segregation laws with the civil rights movement in the 60's. Those stories are still repeated in their homes.
That generation will have to completely die out and more time pass before a large portion of the population 'forget' & release themselves from the sense of victimhood.
I believe africans should look on that whole situation with compassion and not brash judgement. Its not so easy to overcome a mental conditioning of being inferior & unworthy. Your actions will always follow that thought pattern. 28 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by jimyjames(m): 2:09pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
Okpa042:
There is a huge chasm between African-Americans and African immigrants in the United States. That chasm has widened over the years. It has caused deep animosity between many African-Americans and their African immigrant cousins.
The chasm has prevented African-Americans from participating in the current economic boom in Africa and it has shut many African immigrants out of opportunities for economic advancement here in the United States.
The problem stems from deep misconceptions, sometimes fueled by the U.S. media. Astonishingly, many African-Americans believe that Africans are backward and primitive. Some make crude jokes about Africans or do not acknowledge the great contribution Africa has made to the world.
For their part, many African immigrants buy into the erroneous notion that African-Americans are lazy and violent.
They do not appreciate the great sacrifice African-Americans made, through advocating for their civil rights, to lay the foundation for Africans to be able to come to the United States and live in a country where both blacks and whites have equal rights, at least in theory if not always in practice.
The different experiences of the two groups
To understand the deep division that exists between African Americans and Africans, one first has to examine the background of the two groups.
Before migrating to the United States, most Africans have typically dealt with white Americans who went to Africa as Peace Corps volunteers, missionaries, doctors or teachers. These Americans acted as mentors and guardians to the Africans and developed positive relationships with them.
When they come to the United States, it has been my experience that Africans can easily identify with white Americans because they understand each other. Before migrating to the United States, the majority of Africans have had little to no direct negative experiences with whites. They simply do not hate them.
On the other hand, most African-Americans grew up in black neighborhoods where they learned from older generations the history of slavery and the cruelty it inflicted on the black race. Furthermore, they have usually experienced firsthand and in their communities the legacies of racism that still exist in the United States.
With this background, many African-Americans are not generally predisposed to trust white Americans, and they look down on those African immigrants who express respect or admiration for white Americans.
How they react to racism and discrimination
A fundamental difference between African Americans and African immigrants is the way they react to racism and discrimination.
African Americans usually see racism as the main cause of poverty among their people. They are also quick to point out instances of perceived racism, even in circumstances where it is ambiguous, unclear or more complex than simple racial bigotry or discrimination.
A classic example is the currently large African-American population in prison. Most African-Americans feel that the only reason there are so many African Americans incarcerated is their race. They blame police discrimination and lawmakers who make laws weighted to punish blacks.
For Africans, after suffering many years in civil wars, military coups and other problems, they are happy to be in a country that offers them freedom. They are ready to integrate into the American culture without getting involved in the lingering racial conflicts. They do not typically get involved in the ongoing civil rights struggle – and that has angered many African-Americans.
How they react to adversity
Perhaps the greatest difference I have seen between African immigrants and African-Americans is how they react to adversity.
Most African immigrants to the United States came here for economic advancement. They do not have any political agenda. They are willing to take any job and do not blame the “system” when they fail in their endeavors.
Most African immigrants to the United States often live in mixed neighborhoods instead of black neighborhoods and they easily integrate. African immigrants know who they are. They are not easily offended when someone tries to put them down. They know where they come from and why they are here.
For African-Americans, there is often a tendency to blame slavery for most of the problems they face today. For instance, when African American students fail in school, some educators blame slavery and do not look for other factors.
However, the time has come for African Americans to realize that while racism still persists, the best thing they can do for their children is to teach them to take full responsibility for their actions. Fathers need to take care of their children and young women need to stay in school instead of having children.
It is only when black people, be they from Africa or America, unite to instill discipline and respect for each other that the chasm that has divided us will narrow. Then we can finally work together to remove poverty from our people both here in the United States and Africa.
Source: https://www.theglobalist.com/african-americans-african-immigrants-differ/ Hmmm khiaa khiaa what's up I bet you will have something entirely different to say about this  |
| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by Geminita1(f): 2:10pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
deleted. 8 Likes |
| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by czarr(m): 2:11pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
I feel AA already have a victim mentality which is no fault of theirs obviously , but they have to move past that, I doubt anybody alive in this their generation actually witnessed slavery....the victim mentality always makes them act defensive and snobbish, but the front is only a defence mechanism to keep them from being disrespected, and the white people see this front and it also triggers an attitude in them also, because they see a person who probably hates them for what their fore fathers did. 19 Likes |
| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by Tchange1(m): 2:13pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
Amazingman:
Africa man, very easy to manipulate Not my type of person |
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| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by DexterousOne(m): 2:14pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
Destroyerofyeeb:
So did Africans. Civil War in Nigeria , military oppression, religious war, tribal war in Rwanda yet we still standing strong. You don't understand We as Africans are ALL Victims But being victims for 400 + years does damage to a people And many Africans are too dumb to realise that We got most of our own bashing over the lasy 100 years - 150 years Theirs was centuries upon centuries They have their own part in their failure But What they went through is a significant reason why they are struggling Some can break free But that does not mean they are not victims It's the same thing playing out in S.A. 12 Likes |
| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by greenguy: 2:14pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
A lot of hidden truths and facts in this short article... This could save a life, avert crisis, bring about self discovery and make people live happier if they get the message herein. 8 Likes |
| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by codemaniacs: 2:18pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
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| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by salford1: 2:18pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
DexterousOne:
The African Americans went through a lot.
It affected them
We have to acknowledge that Stevecovey:
@op okpa042, the african americans suffered a deep emotional wound. Its still a fresh wound. Their grandparents are still alive who fought evil jim crow & segregation laws with the civil rights movement in the 60's. Those stories are still repeated in their homes.
That generation will have to completely die out and more time pass before a large portion of the population 'forget' & release themselves from the sense of victimhood.
I believe africans should look on that whole situation with compassion and not brash judgement. Its not so easy to overcome a mental conditioning of being inferior & unworthy. Your actions will always follow that thought pattern. The same thing happening among African Americans are exactly the same thing happening in Canada with first Nation (aboriginal) people. The Aboriginal people in Canada are still suffering the effect from years and centuries of oppression. 10 Likes |
| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by omocalabar(m): 2:18pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
Dope write up 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by Nobody: 2:19pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
Geminita1:
African americans have this irritating way they speak like they are angry. Very fast and forceful in speech. Huge turn off.
The women are masculine, while the men are feminine. They are a big dent to our image as black people. I wish they can go into extinction. They have this aggressive way they speak, even when they contribute in the classroom, it irritates the heck outta me. There is this African American guy that I met few months ago. He's so different from his counterparts. He speaks well, he doesn't use the F word, he loves Africa so much. 25 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by codemaniacs: 2:20pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
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| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by Nobody: 2:21pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
czarr:
I feel AA already have a victim mentality which is no fault of theirs obviously , but they have to move past that, I doubt anybody alive in this their generation actually witnessed slavery....the victim mentality always makes them act defensive and snobbish, but the front is only a defence mechanism to keep them from being disrespected, and the white people see this front and it also triggers an attitude in them also, because they see a person who probably hates them for what their fore fathers did. Its not just slavery. Segregation and jim crow only ended in the 60's. They couldnt go to proper school or get proper jobs or vote or sit in white restaurants. People dt experienced all dt are still alive & still tell those victim stories to their grandkids. Dt generation has to be completely gone for dt mentality to be gone totally. So it will take more time. I think I get why they get angry with Africans. We demean their mental suffering when we just refer to slavery. I agree with the rest of your analysis. 18 Likes |
| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by timibare(m): 2:23pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
Who go summarize am for me |
| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by Americanboy35: 2:23pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
African Americans? Nope, will rather be alone than to mingle with them, those people wey go dey talk like say dem dey rap, meth heads them.... 6 Likes |
| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by Fulmigati: 2:23pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
The younger generation of African Americans couldn't care less about Africa or Africans and are isolating themselves. Can't say I blame them. 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by DexterousOne(m): 2:24pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
jimyjames:
Hmmm khiaa khiaa what's up I bet you will have something entirely different to say about this Why you wan find trouble like this na |
| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by codemaniacs: 2:24pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
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| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by Nobody: 2:25pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
Dicktionary:
If you have never been there, you won't know!
Blacks have the highest number of School drop out.
Blacks have the highest number of ex-convict
Black have the Highest number of Single parents and Baby mama.
Everything evil doing are associated with blacks.
In Connecticut I was advised not to step into a particular white Neighborhood, because of White Supremist and Neo-Nazis.
The police brutality there on blacks is a play to what SARS is doing in Naija, at list in Naija you can bride, but there, bullet speaks better and faster.
Black's are really suffering and dying in silence.
When I watch them hyping their Advanced ShitHole, I Laugh!!!!
Finlanders and Canadians see America as a ShitHole!!!!!
Smh
BlackSupremistD!ck Where in Connecticut? I stayed there for two months. |
| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by DexterousOne(m): 2:25pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
Stevecovey:
Its not just slavery. Segregation and jim crow only ended in the 60's. They couldnt go to proper school or get proper jobs or vote or sit in white restaurants. People dt experienced all dt are still alive & still tell those victim stories to their grandkids. Dt generation has to be completely gone for dt mentality to be gone totally. So it will take more time.
I think I get why they get angry with Africans. We demean their mental suffering when we just refer to slavery.
I agree with the rest of your analysis. At last Someone that gets it 3 Likes |
| Re: The Rift Between African-Americans And Recent African Immigrants To The US by Nobody: 2:25pm On Jan 09, 2020 |
Okpa042:
There is a huge chasm between African-Americans and African immigrants in the United States. That chasm has widened over the years. It has caused deep animosity between many African-Americans and their African immigrant cousins.
The chasm has prevented African-Americans from participating in the current economic boom in Africa and it has shut many African immigrants out of opportunities for economic advancement here in the United States.
The problem stems from deep misconceptions, sometimes fueled by the U.S. media. Astonishingly, many African-Americans believe that Africans are backward and primitive. Some make crude jokes about Africans or do not acknowledge the great contribution Africa has made to the world.
For their part, many African immigrants buy into the erroneous notion that African-Americans are lazy and violent.
They do not appreciate the great sacrifice African-Americans made, through advocating for their civil rights, to lay the foundation for Africans to be able to come to the United States and live in a country where both blacks and whites have equal rights, at least in theory if not always in practice.
The different experiences of the two groups
To understand the deep division that exists between African Americans and Africans, one first has to examine the background of the two groups.
Before migrating to the United States, most Africans have typically dealt with white Americans who went to Africa as Peace Corps volunteers, missionaries, doctors or teachers. These Americans acted as mentors and guardians to the Africans and developed positive relationships with them.
When they come to the United States, it has been my experience that Africans can easily identify with white Americans because they understand each other. Before migrating to the United States, the majority of Africans have had little to no direct negative experiences with whites. They simply do not hate them.
On the other hand, most African-Americans grew up in black neighborhoods where they learned from older generations the history of slavery and the cruelty it inflicted on the black race. Furthermore, they have usually experienced firsthand and in their communities the legacies of racism that still exist in the United States.
With this background, many African-Americans are not generally predisposed to trust white Americans, and they look down on those African immigrants who express respect or admiration for white Americans.
How they react to racism and discrimination
A fundamental difference between African Americans and African immigrants is the way they react to racism and discrimination.
African Americans usually see racism as the main cause of poverty among their people. They are also quick to point out instances of perceived racism, even in circumstances where it is ambiguous, unclear or more complex than simple racial bigotry or discrimination.
A classic example is the currently large African-American population in prison. Most African-Americans feel that the only reason there are so many African Americans incarcerated is their race. They blame police discrimination and lawmakers who make laws weighted to punish blacks.
For Africans, after suffering many years in civil wars, military coups and other problems, they are happy to be in a country that offers them freedom. They are ready to integrate into the American culture without getting involved in the lingering racial conflicts. They do not typically get involved in the ongoing civil rights struggle – and that has angered many African-Americans.
How they react to adversity
Perhaps the greatest difference I have seen between African immigrants and African-Americans is how they react to adversity.
Most African immigrants to the United States came here for economic advancement. They do not have any political agenda. They are willing to take any job and do not blame the “system” when they fail in their endeavors.
Most African immigrants to the United States often live in mixed neighborhoods instead of black neighborhoods and they easily integrate. African immigrants know who they are. They are not easily offended when someone tries to put them down. They know where they come from and why they are here.
For African-Americans, there is often a tendency to blame slavery for most of the problems they face today. For instance, when African American students fail in school, some educators blame slavery and do not look for other factors.
However, the time has come for African Americans to realize that while racism still persists, the best thing they can do for their children is to teach them to take full responsibility for their actions. Fathers need to take care of their children and young women need to stay in school instead of having children.
It is only when black people, be they from Africa or America, unite to instill discipline and respect for each other that the chasm that has divided us will narrow. Then we can finally work together to remove poverty from our people both here in the United States and Africa.
Source: https://www.theglobalist.com/african-americans-african-immigrants-differ/ The mod who pushed this to the front page is great. This writer made some good points. And i like how he tried to balance the subject. I will like to read the opinions of two african americans here. Dasani and Khiaa. What do you guys think? Just feel this is from an african, and comments from african american should be read. 7 Likes |
