ProfJamesP
Hmmmm.....interesting article. Very
articulate. As a white man (my wife brought me
to this site and article)...I'm sorry I
have to agree with antionetteah. I can see the points
that you are making and I can see hers but...I just have to go with the
opposing argument. My wife is afro-cuban (but lives in America). She is very
proud of her african heritage. When i met her I was ignorant to african
american culture and african culture period. She never once looked to me for status, in fact, i
would be slightly disturbed if she did. It is a turn
on to see women who find status in themselves. I don’t know,
no offense but I just see that as having confidence. Maybe I'm wrong. I'm an
outsider looking in. Besides, we white men are only human! Your history and
culture is just as rich as mine! There is only so much we can do for you. But
still, I understand the alliance thing. My wife and I have aligned (in many
ways) but what makes our alliance so much stronger is that she can tell me what
she needs and wants me to help her with. I don't want to come off as rude or
bold or anything of that nature as stated before, I'm still ignorant to a lot
of issue (but working on it) but my wife has boost my status in a way! I'm more cultured and open because of her knowledge...I
don't know. And I looked at the link about African
Kingdoms she (antionetteah) posted (I may have saw it already...my wife is
teaching our daughters this!) but you gals are wonderful! You don't need us to
boost status! Coming from a very sheltered and privileged environment, I have
learned so much from my wife and her family and I'm eager to teach my students
about the diversity she has shown me! We can all learn from one another! Being
the father of two afro-european-cubano (a term i made up!) girls, I
hope they find the importance in aligning themselves with not only those who
look like their father but their mother as well. I'll
be the first to admit...I don't get women (even though i try)! I listen and try
my hardest! But it’s something truly wonderful when I see my
daughters connect with one another on a level I can only begin to understand.
I don't mean to offend or walk on anyone's thought or
opinions. You have the right to those! I don't want to get in the midst of the
heated debate happening below! I'm not trying to evoke a fight!!! I'm simply
stating my peace (largely because my wife urged me to weigh in) and bringing a
different perspective to the table. Much love ladies
Liked by Brenda55
ProfJamesP
Sorry ladies, not trying to start a fight,
but as a history Professor (who was recently schooled on African American
History thanks tof Rosie Primm..my lovely wife!) I must say although we
signed those bills...it was with much
reluctance...it wasn’t really something we were rejoiced to do but something
that you...black women and men kinda fought for us to do...just thought I
should throw that in there. RELUCTANCE: UNWILLINGNESS, OR DISINCLINATION TO
DO SOMETHING I'm not proud of this fact...that it
took us so long to sign and cave in to the needs of the people (we probably
should have just employed the African Labor to begin with..) but its part
of my history...our history. Again, peace and love!
Liked by Brenda55
No comments:
Post a Comment
No such thing as a stupid comment...unless its a stupid comment.