Is there a reason Africans and African-Americans don't get along in general?

Question

There seems to be somewhat of an animosity there....How true is it?

Pure race, please don't answer any of my questions!!! I'm sick of you

Answer 1

I noticed that when I lived and worked in West Philadelphia. I think that they felt that Africans came across as superior and AA's were sensitive to that especially since they feel that this is their homeland and they should be above them on the social totem pole. There was the foreign accent that was sometimes difficult to understand and just that air of superiority, which I always thought was very regal-seeming. I don't think that it really came from feeling superior, but my friends who are black interpreted it that way. Just my impression.

Answer 2

I believe its because Africans think African Americans FEEL that they are better than them and don't want anything to do with Africa, which is not true.....if you were born and raised in America, it would be difficult to understand and live the life of any other culture. In dept study and yes travel to Africa would be the idea way of learning about Africa(Africans). Most Africans may have a misunderstanding of African Americans, but once they actually gain an accurate knowledge of the truth then they will see that there is no reason for any animosity.

Answer 3

Yes, I heard that too. But I cant explain.
First of all i have to say: you cant generalize that. Cause a lot African-Americans have direct african roots. I dont know why its like that.
Perhaps cause the culture is totaly different even they had once the same roots. African-American generally are very proud to be americans and africans are very proud of Africa. But they think quite different in general. It could be that white americans think similarly to afro-americans than africans do. What is quite locial cause their culture is nearer even they have not the same genetic roots.
By the way: Could it be that in America after all in large cities it does less matter than years before if you are black or white as long you are successful or having money?
I really dont know. I am not an expert. But perhaps nobody can tell you exactly why it is like that. Ask an american or african sociologist. He may would be more competent on this than me.

But after all its a good question which makes us think. Thanks for it.

Answer 4

I would have to agree with 11:11. In college, the question was posed to a group of African Americans and Africans in a class. That's the general response that I heard from the African members. African Americas are viewed as not taking full advantage of the opportunities that America offers. We have every chance to speak, work, and enjoy all that the constitution allows for all. They, however, have to struggle just to get to this country and obtain the opportunity which some of African Americans squander.

Answer 5

I've heard that Africans don't recognized African-Americans as being true Africans. They also feel that African-Americans are lazy and spoiled, and they don't have any interest in their history. There's something to be said about the lazy part because most Africans I know or have ran across have like 3 jobs.

Africans feel they are somehow better than African Americans because they came from Africa and are more closely tied to that culture.

Answer 6

When one difference ends, another begins.

I've heard that from friends of mine too: Africans giving African-Americans crap for what seems like no reason.

We agree that it probably stems, at least in part, from two things: social status and economic status.

Social status: Africans tend to see African-Americans as Americans only.

Economic status: even the poorest African-American enjoys a higher standard of living than the average African, who is below the poverty level by our own standards. This breeds animosity, regardless of how you try to justify unity.

Hope this helps.

jdk

Answer 7

Ya know, I've HEARD that Africans "don't like American blacks" for several different reasons, but I have NEVER met an African person who was unkind to me, arrogant, or who seemed to give me the cold shoulder. Instead, they were quite friendly and even encouraged me to "go to the Mother Country", some even saying they'd take me back to visit their family. They've even taught me words from their various languages and seem to take me under their wing like I'm a lost child of Africa. I live in an extremely diverse area where people come from all over the earth. I have come to believe that any animosity or dislike from Africans toward American blacks is a myth.

Answer 8

I think it's because the "African-Americans" are really Americans and most Africans, much like most of the world, despise Americans. That's really it plain and simple. It has nothing to do with race because they hate white Americans just as much because we are, after all, all Americans and we need to stand united!

Answer 9

IT IS NOT TRUE that Africans and African-Americans don't get along. Trust me, there is NOTHING an African would like to see than a Black person than seeing a place that there is all different race. The White people simply wants to divide the Black race as usual and here they started a rumor saying that Africans and African-Americans don't get along. Can this divide us, NOT REALLY.

Answer 10

I think Africans have a feeling that the Black Americans have forgotten their deep roots, i have had many friends from Africa and that was their feeling, that's why they loved Ali so much cos he stood against uncle Sam face up, i mean really how many Black Americans go to African Countries to do charity work and stuff? that's a start i think