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[quote=Anonymous]I think you should encourage your daughter to attend the BSU. She might be making assumptions, and frankly they might also be making assumptions about her. The only way to get past this is to spend some time together.

As a JB ("Just Black" American), I have experienced discrimination from Africans. I also don't doubt that Africans have experienced discrimination from JBs. But I don't think it's fair to say that it's always one way against Africans. I've had African friends tell me that their parents told them not to hang with the JBs because they felt we'd drag them down.

I had a college roommate from Kenya who refused to invite me and our other JB roommate to the Kenyan parties because she said she'd be negatively judged for bringing the Black Americans.

So recognize that there are likely some perceptions flying in both directions that could be negatively impacting this experience. But I think it's worth trying to see if there could be a connection there. Doesn't mean they have to be her best friends, but it might enrich her experience to know she can be cool with them too.[/quote]

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