Other - Cultures & Groups - December 2006

It’s NOT the seventies anymore. Let's stop this trend now. If certain black people think they're connecting with their culture by giving them fake names, they're not. They're actually disasscociating themselves from their ancestors if not pissing on their heritage. Your African-American ancestors had names like Sam, Ella, and Dinah Mae and your African ancestors had names like Menes, Suah and Orbour. NOT LaTrina and D'Ronique or whatever. So cut the crap. They're NOT you're culture. Oh yeah, and I think Latrina is Latin for toilet.

And please don’t pull the “slave name” card. After slavery black people still WILLFULLY gave their kids American names. Why? Cause they're American and didn't want to self segregate and demean themselves. They had integrity. So give your child either an American name, or an African name, but NOT a fake name. Self-segregation only causes more racial tension and prejudice. We don't want that. Latin and Asian-Americans give their kids real names. Why don’t you do the same? I’m just thankful my mama and dad were sober when naming us. And I’m proud to be black, so please don’t pull that “self-hatred” card. I’m just part of real black culture and am in touch with my roots, not psuedoblack culture.

2006-12-28 20:55:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have people tell me that cence i started yohoo answres and i have always question what it ment so the best place to find out is where..??? um i could reasearch it but every one here knows alot of stuff when we all pull our minds together so please explain it to me thank you.

2006-12-28 20:53:15 · 9 answers · asked by lundie_g 2

2006-12-28 20:35:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

With all that i see on t.v, school, magizines and other sources, i would like to know why girls hate their bodies or themselves. I always here things like i hate my weight or thighs or i wish i was a boy becuase boys hve better clothes in things like that. I know girls have a lot more to deal with as far as body and body image, but i wonder why they say things like that. I just want to say that i love girls and don't like to see them act in this way. I also wonder why girls are so aggresive with other girls. is this just a myth or is this true?

2006-12-28 20:20:17 · 4 answers · asked by karpflover 2

2006-12-28 20:16:47 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that not too long ago, Merry Christmas became Happy Kwanza for many African Americans. Though I understand that they are trying to keep their roots, I lived in Ivory Coast for three years and no one heard of Kwanza. My friend from Ghana says that Kwanza is made up by African Americans trying to add a 'black culture' to Christmas. Is he right? If not, can someone please explain where Kwanza derives from (Is it Swahili?).

2006-12-28 20:09:08 · 8 answers · asked by gnomus12 6

Why is it called Alcoholics Anonymous when the first thing you do
is stand up and say, 'My name is Bob, and I am an alcoholic'?

2006-12-28 19:58:28 · 22 answers · asked by Lucy 3

I know for a fact that I am mixed with Black, White, Native American, and Hispanic but thats not all and I just wanted to know if I was alone in the mater of lost heritage and backrounds.

2006-12-28 19:05:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Give various examples to support your statement.

2006-12-28 18:52:54 · 13 answers · asked by magicalili 1

Expalin how we start with three races, when actually started from one race! Adam and Eve. Good luck on this one!

2006-12-28 18:44:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-28 18:13:47 · 18 answers · asked by ¡El lobo del norte del fuego! 1

2006-12-28 17:43:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-28 17:05:02 · 11 answers · asked by Mr Myth 3

2006-12-28 16:49:36 · 2 answers · asked by aria2323 2

2006-12-28 16:44:20 · 12 answers · asked by Meaghan 1

2006-12-28 16:39:40 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

There are thousands of black teachers who lift up, motivate, and struggle with students in inner cities all over America yet the movie industry sends the kids a "savior"/"angel", who at first struggles to gain their respect, and then fits in like they figured it all out..If it weren't for Sydney Poitier in To Sir With Love.......C'mon Hollywood..A little respect!

2006-12-28 16:37:55 · 16 answers · asked by finest_man_in_fl 1

just wondering if any viets were here besides me

2006-12-28 16:09:14 · 3 answers · asked by tdanh504 1

Its a new day, isn't it? So why the hating? Its not like she invites the criticism with her behavior, she's only 6.

2006-12-28 16:07:26 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

Even if you've never dated a black woman before and you know you never will because of whatever reason. Do you find some black women attractive? If so, would you not ask one out because of intimidation or because you know someone in your family might freak out?

2006-12-28 15:53:10 · 21 answers · asked by Angela 2

I wonder what would life be like without rap music. Would there be more young black men alive, and would the world as a whole be better ? what is your feedback ?

2006-12-28 15:42:11 · 23 answers · asked by Idunno 2

I know everyone does it... and its a normal thing.. But I just loath the thought of knowing that waste is being built up in my body.. Its just so gross... anyone feel this way?

2006-12-28 15:41:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

the UN is almost useless?

2006-12-28 15:28:40 · 10 answers · asked by princezzjin 3

Ancient Romans (according to murals, statues, artifacts and the cast of HBO's "Rome" ha ha) were brunette Caucasians with tawny, fairish skin. They did not look Mediterranean.

When I think of someone from Rome today, I think of and see dark skin, dark brunette hair, very dark eyes.

Why is this?

2006-12-28 15:28:03 · 5 answers · asked by cinderella 2

I got a quick question for ya'll. Why does everyone think the rebel flag is racist? I have a rebel flag hat, shirt, license plate on my truck and even a rebel flag tattoo.... I ain't the least bit racist! The rebel flag is just the flag of the south, it represents heritage, not hate. The racist rebel flag is the flag of the KKK with the KKK cross in the middle of it, replacing the middle star. What are your thoughts about this and why do people think it's racist?

2006-12-28 15:26:05 · 25 answers · asked by NONAME 2

What fruitcakes that they cannot just ask a girl out on a date they have to think of sumthing retarted to say like I think there is an angel missing from heaven and your eyes are like pools of light!!!!!! How gay!!!

2006-12-28 15:23:09 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

many friends. Why is it that those of us who set people straight, are disliked and they are afraid to say anything to you and would rather go behind your back because they are cowards. This is a tough world. Everyone better learn how to survive.

2006-12-28 15:22:01 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-28 15:15:57 · 15 answers · asked by Sherry G 1

2006-12-28 15:08:40 · 27 answers · asked by Semaj S 3

What might be your opinion of a woman who feels a need to display provocative T & A pics of herself online & say they're there not to attract men, but solely because "it's who she is & feels great & sexy about herself"?

Assertive, strong woman...or a total load of BS? Feels a need for attention etc?

2006-12-28 14:45:25 · 15 answers · asked by Fonzie T 7