He has a black dad and a white mom. So why are all the news anchors out their saying he could be the first black president when he is a mix?
2007-02-24 17:28:39 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
By definition, a half black/white is considered black. Almost all blacks in America have some white in em.
2007-02-24 17:35:25 · answer #1 · answered by Campo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I knew. Also being of mixed "race", I know that the US qualifies you as being a particular "race" by a percentage of 25%. In other words, if you are 3/4 white and 1/4 black, you can claim to be black on any form. Mind you, you can also claim to be white. If you are 1/4 white, 1/4 black, 1/4 hispanic (not an actual race by the way), and 1/4 asian, then you can claim all four (just not at the same time... it messes up the reports...lol).
2007-02-25 01:40:01 · answer #2 · answered by Fin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw a black woman on TV talking about her book and she felt that Obama was not black at all. This being due to the fact that his father immigrated from Africa in the 1950s, thus he is not part of the Black American Slavery experience. Because of this he can not consider himself as truly being black. Now, myself not being black I'm not certain how to take that hypothesis. But I know one thing, he sure as hell isn't white.
2007-02-25 01:43:04 · answer #3 · answered by RUDOLPH M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My guess is because he identifies with black people more. Since applications (and different situations), request the applicant to note their race he most likely had to make a decision at a young age between one or the other.
Reasonable question:
If he were in a situation where he had to make a choice between rescuing a black man or white man who do you think he would save?
When it comes to the presidency, I'll vote for Condi before Obama....
2007-02-25 01:35:54 · answer #4 · answered by Incognito 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of the people who I know (including myself) that are 'mixed' with african ancestry consider themselves black. They just tend to identify with it more politically and culturally. Most people in America who are considered black are mixed anyway that's why there are so many different skin tones, features, and textures of hair in the black community.
The one-drop rule is also a common theory.
2007-02-25 01:39:18 · answer #5 · answered by Chloe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is arguable that a biracial president is even more controversial than a full-on African American. Though society is largely accepting of the African American community and has taken steps to repair the damages done to them, we have far more of a problem with relationships between black and white people.
2007-02-25 01:32:55 · answer #6 · answered by Beauty Bunny 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I did. Because he's got that much of a mix is why they are saying it.
You do know he's a member of an intensely black church, right? It's pretty clear he doesn't identify with the no so obvious half.
2007-02-25 01:32:16 · answer #7 · answered by MoltarRocks 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Black man, black woman, black baby
White man, white woman, white baby
White man, black woman, black baby
Black man, white woman, black baby
fear of a black planet ~ public enemy
then there is the old one drop theory, see the wiki link.
2007-02-25 02:16:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because a mix child is still a black child in the world of race
2007-02-25 01:32:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm,but I heard a black writer say he really isn't a black American,more of an adopted brother. Oh hell,this pc crap is ridiculous!
2007-02-25 01:34:33 · answer #10 · answered by tabs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋