Quote:Both "proudly" identify themselves as African American/Black males?

 

Then you have to ask why that bothers someone when their mothers are white? Because they ignore and discard HALF of their heritage in doing so. Isn't that incredibly insensitive to their mother's heritage? In Obama's case, he was raised by his maternal grandparents no less, yet others discard his grandparents entire nurturing and mentoring work assisting him to achieve what he's achieved. His father was nothing more than a sperm donor. That's not an incredibly difficult task. 

 

I say "others" because I've never heard him claim he's African American. Others claim Obama is African/American, but I've never heard him say so. He and Russell Wilson are no different than the rest of us. We are all multiracial!

 

I say if you're born in America you're American. You're not African/American, you're not Irish/American, you're not Italian/American. You're freakin American.

 

Regards........................the Chiefjag

 

Probably because had no one said anything, they'd be just another black guy. 

 

Sorry. I identify with African American. You don't get to tell me what kind of American I am. When I look in the mirror I see a very handsome black guy. I'm a brother, and I am fine with that. 

 

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<p style="font-size:12.222222328186035px;">Not to be or even seem dismissive of what your classmate did, I think its easy for anyone to make a speech about how a group of people as a race can be better. I heard those same speeches from community leaders back in my hometown of Brooklyn and here in Jacksonville. What I did was I put actions behind what I wanted from my race. I participated in the PAL and later own was in a mentor group actively giving solutions, tutoring and guidance to young black men who was heading down a dangerous path. 

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I agree, each of us is born with a gift. Some people are blessed to recognize it, and unfortunately some dont see it. 
 
 I agree with what you are saying, but in my world, people are judged by both their character and skin color. Im not complaining, it happens, its life, and im working hard to change that perception, but I want to celebrate history as well.
 

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They problem comes when people try to pretend like skin color is not a factor. Unfortunately, it is. People can keep claiming they are color bind, but the real world still looks in color. 

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