Mr Jow,
First, you'v totally missed my point. But then you're perfectly entitled to
your opinion, so you can believe whatever you want. But just so we
understand each other, this is where I stand: being "black" or "white" is a
physical attribute - a matter of skin pigmentation. However, the terms
"Black", "Negro" and "Nigger" is a manifestation of a mentality or state of
mind so to speak. We can agree or disagree about these terms, but the truth
is, you'll be better off with a White person - even a prejudiced one, than
with a Nigger! And yes, there are millions of them here in the US who look
just like you and I!
I'm sorry you're unable to get beyond skin color, because to you "Nigger" is
synonymous with blackness. You may want to be a little more "deep" than
that. It might serve you well. Just a thought. . .
Saul.
>From: Yusupha Jow <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: Re: :"NIGGERS JUST JUMPED ON THE SHIPS!"
>Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 16:18:01 EST
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>Bro. Madiba,
>I don't think that taking offense to an attempt to categorize black people
>should be viewed as an over reaction. As far as I am concerned, no one
>should be called the N word. And no definition or manipulation of the word
>can sway my opinion. In addition, an attempt to categorize us is a direct
>endorsement of prejudices that we have been subjected to all through
>history. Any attempt to condone this type of categorization is also akin
>to falling or condoning these old stereotypes.
>
>My reference, to the Diaspora pertains to the fact that, if we go by Saul's
>categorization, we can apply it to black people everywhere. Hence, in that
>case, we would all be divided into three groups: Niggers, Negroes and
>Blacks. Thus, it is fair to say that since this is the way he has chosen
>to defines us, it is an insult to every black man or woman on the face of
>the planet.
>
>Respectfully,
>Yus
>
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