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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a British Caribbean family we have an incredibly difficult time understanding African American culture. Our African and other Caribbean friends don't get it either.  It is beyond hip hop, rap, crime rates, children out of wedlock, sports stars, impoliteness, but we do not understand any of it.  
Our public school experience has been fine, but the kids' friend base is international. [/quote]

[b]I think PP is just being polite[/b]. What you don't understand is why certain people are trying to logic that slavery and segregation before, has resulted in "violence, hip hop, rap, crime rates, children out of wedlock, sports stars, impoliteness" in current day America. Many people do not understand this. It is quite the chip on one's shoulder.

I'm Jewish. Back in college I recall being part of some late night philosophical conversation between a few Blacks, Israelis and American Jews. We were all making the case for how slighted we were in the world but needed to make the best of it now. Unfortunately, in many circles, I do not think citizenship or patriotism will ever have more allegiance over race.   [/quote]

What does this mean?  in bold

I've taught in majority minority high schools for most of my career.  The kids themselves - from African and Caribbean nations - will separate themselves from African Americans (or blacks) by focusing on culture.  Many have told me, "I'm not American black; I'm [insert country of origin here].

I agree that we will have difficulty becoming "one" b/c there are too many of us "others." I grew up bilingual, and inside the home we focused on our culture.  I grew up with us and "the Americans."  I'm not the only one who says this either.  My younger colleagues at work - who are ether from different nations  or first gen - laugh at the division.  "our culture" vs. American culture

not sure if we'll ever overcome this to be honest[/quote]

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