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Post by anansi on May 6, 2014 21:42:57 GMT -5
I've noticed that too on youtube and other social media sites. I really can't explain my issue with It anymore because the overwhelming stupidity frustrates me that I tend to ignore it now. The black Israelite movement; the black hotep movement; the religious blackamoors. I can't really give my opinion on it like I used to but all I could say is the type of people that religiously claim these theories on their African origins, tend not to be very educated or thorough with actual studies on the African diaspora. Afrocentrism has taken an unstable turn for the masses that follow it , too many theories and teachings that causes conflict between us. Would you share the video you made on youtube with us? Sure. Here is the first one. It dew so many negative comments from blacks, whites and Egyptians that I disabled comments and didn't visit the topic agin for 2 yrs. On my last trip to Egypt I made this video. It was a last second thing. It was the day before I left and neither of us had the time to prepare for it in depth. It was a casual conversation. This is a 6 part series, so you have to watch it in it's entierty. Like many Egyptians, she was unaware of the whole race controversy and so she wasn't quite sure what I was asking her at points. However, I think she did an excellent job of giving an overview of Egyptian history in the brief time we had, as well as explaining the attitudes that have shaeped the modern attitueds about identity in Egypt today. This was the last video I put up taken from that last trip. I haven't been back and until there's some stability in the country, I really have no desire to go back. I was on that trip for business and until things get straightened out, I have no confidence in doing business there so........ This topic just seems to bring out the stupid in everybody, regardless of nationnality or race and that's why the majority of my chanel is dedicated to hair care and other things. I posted some of these vids in the Pics and Vid folder although I didn't remember seeing the first one,which btw Truthteacher that shot of your graduation pic had you looking a lil like the Evil Dr Fu Manchu.. but it was great hope you make more when the dust settles in Egypt perhaps make a trip to the Sudan..
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Post by zarahan on May 7, 2014 15:16:32 GMT -5
Indeed. And I just wish critics of Diop would address themselves to what he was actually saying rather than shaky strawmen they erect to topple. And like you say- let the chips fall where they may.
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Post by rivertemz on May 8, 2014 9:34:04 GMT -5
I've noticed that too on youtube and other social media sites. I really can't explain my issue with It anymore because the overwhelming stupidity frustrates me that I tend to ignore it now. The black Israelite movement; the black hotep movement; the religious blackamoors. I can't really give my opinion on it like I used to but all I could say is the type of people that religiously claim these theories on their African origins, tend not to be very educated or thorough with actual studies on the African diaspora. Afrocentrism has taken an unstable turn for the masses that follow it , too many theories and teachings that causes conflict between us. Would you share the video you made on youtube with us? Sure. Here is the first one. It dew so many negative comments from blacks, whites and Egyptians that I disabled comments and didn't visit the topic agin for 2 yrs. On my last trip to Egypt I made this video. It was a last second thing. It was the day before I left and neither of us had the time to prepare for it in depth. It was a casual conversation. This is a 6 part series, so you have to watch it in it's entierty. Like many Egyptians, she was unaware of the whole race controversy and so she wasn't quite sure what I was asking her at points. However, I think she did an excellent job of giving an overview of Egyptian history in the brief time we had, as well as explaining the attitudes that have shaeped the modern attitueds about identity in Egypt today. This was the last video I put up taken from that last trip. I haven't been back and until there's some stability in the country, I really have no desire to go back. I was on that trip for business and until things get straightened out, I have no confidence in doing business there so........ This topic just seems to bring out the stupid in everybody, regardless of nationnality or race and that's why the majority of my chanel is dedicated to hair care and other things. I subscribe to you ! I commented on the video with the lady interviewed. Do you think she's completely informed about the demographics and history of Egypt? These afro wigs are evidently enough to contradict those Eurocentrics still in denial.
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