Black Culture Discussion Thread

[spiderjericho]

 

[executive76]

Losing recipes.

 

[finessence]

A country built off free labor and sharecropping… this is definitely not the reason they want tik tok gone.

It’s Public knowledge that blacks have been owed reparations, have been abused in the field of labor. I don’t even use tik tok, this definitely isn’t the reason.

People can go on YouTube and get this same information

 

[Coromanti]

Losing recipes.

I could see an argument that 'big money' is a term of endearment for males.

Just as likely could also mean that individual is removed from some segments of black culture. Though I don't speak that way myself, I would not be offended or confused by this term but 1) I'm a male, and 2) I enjoy being across all social, economic, and cultural strata of black society so I'm used to it and can respond in kind. I suppose with all things subjective, your mileage may vary.

 

[Coromanti]

The soil itself cannot accept the Pan-Africanism tree. The ideology was relevant to African affairs only because of the direct European rule that came with colonialism.

Pan-Africanism ignores the geopolitical context within the continent: it requires one to buy into the idea that before Europeans, Africa was in a permanent state of economic and political utopia, which couldn't be further from the truth (see all the empires that grew and died long before the arrival of the Portuguese). Africa has a very long history of internal conflicts that stem from issues that are relevant to the local populations, and Pan-Africanism's solution to this is essentially "you look alike, you should stop fighting!" Good luck applying that between Rwanda and the DRC.

Another flaw of the ideology is, it assumes that the identity layers within blackness are not more important than blackness itself. This assumption is not valid in Africa: region of origin/ethnicity and nationality are the most important group identifiers. Race (blackness) generally ranks way lower than these two, and it is only ever mentioned when discussing African-to- non African relations.

This was an excellent critique of pan-africanism which I have tried to make many times but never so succinctly. Well done.

 

[Coromanti]

How can the roots grow deep if they are uprooted not long after being planted? That is what Western meddling has done. Then they back certain regimes and influence elections, coupes etc that further prevents the ideology from spreading.

Houphouet-Boigny was aligned with the west. He didn't like communism, he didn't recognize China nor did he mess with the Russians. He still believed in France having their hand in Africa etc. So it's no surprise to anyone as to why he was severely against the idea of Pan-Africanism.

Pan-Africanism is a modern ideology which has no root in traditional African thought. It was created as a response to colonialism and racism as state policy of the European and American countries. It was fashionable among the political and academic elites but never really made much in roads into the general population who primarily affiliate themselves based on tribe or in modern times, the nation-state.

I think pan-africanism has a worthy goal but is not the ideology for the job.

 

[tomdiginson]

Pan-Africanism is a modern ideology which has no root in traditional African thought. It was created as a response to colonialism and racism as state policy of the European and American countries. It was fashionable among the political and academic elites but never really made much in roads into the general population who primarily affiliate themselves based on tribe or in modern times, the nation-state.

I think pan-africanism has a worthy goal but is not the ideology for the job.

Don't be so hasty to respond. I already expounded on why it was limited. Moreover, the concept was successfully integrated into the general population, enabling the idea, originally conceptualized in the West, to spread to Africa and play a crucial role in the independence of several nations. It is noteworthy that Jamaica was the first country to impose economic sanctions against Apartheid Run South Africa, and this decision was not made arbitrarily. It was out of Soladirty to the Black people of South Africa. This unity and support is an example of Pan-Africanism.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Never knew dudes called women big money.
I swear those Twitter convos can be entertaining but I also acknowledge they are as fake as the WWE.

Some issues seem to only exist in those spaces and not jn reality.

 

[Public Enemy]

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Barely made it through on the first pass. Second time I watched it at the YouTube link to see what she said beforehand and then I made it about 10 seconds before I got tears in my eyes and got mad.

 

[Raji Lowenthal]

Saw a young couple having words in the early 4th of July morning and they were referring to each other as bro. Meth told Mary "I got mad love to give, you my ***** yo" While it's not common it ain't unheard of for male terms of affection to be applied to women.

 

[kungfu koala]

Every time, that woman leaves me awestruck.

 

[deuce king]

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Barely made it through on the first pass. Second time I watched it at the YouTube link to see what she said beforehand and then I made it about 10 seconds before I got tears in my eyes and got mad.

Had a chance to see it live this weekend at Essence. Had the whole crowd cheering for her performance. Not just for her Star Spangled Banner Remix but for her live vocals and amazing set.

 

[BIG LEEMELONE]

 

[tr1ll]

I know its old, but Lebron’s Pops needs an Academy Award for this.

 

[Raji Lowenthal]

Always wondered why I don't see him in movies anymore, now I know why.. They put a memo out on him after that

 

[Public Enemy]

I know its old, but Lebron’s Pops needs an Academy Award for this.

"All together!?! Everybody!"

 

[seasoned vet]

Always wondered why I don't see him in movies anymore, now I know why.. They put a memo out on him after that

that Delroy Lindo clip is from a TV show called The Good Fight.

the people within our culture that see conspiracy in everything is embarrassing

 

[tokes99]

that Delroy Lindo clip is from a TV show called The Good Fight.

the people within our culture that see conspiracy in everything is embarrassing

didn’t know that, clip is hilariously well executed tho . definitely agree with the conspiracy angle, occam’s razor explains most things

 

[finessence]

Always wondered why I don't see him in movies anymore, now I know why.. They put a memo out on him after that

Delroy is 70 and already a legend. He already solidified plus, the movie industry is different.

Like someone else said, it’s not always a conspiracy. Delroy probably is turning down roles at this point. He’s good

 

[gry60]

Always wondered why I don't see him in movies anymore, now I know why.. They put a memo out on him after that

 

[Raji Lowenthal]

that Delroy Lindo clip is from a TV show called The Good Fight.

the people within our culture that see conspiracy in everything is embarrassing

Might not be a conspiracy, just plain racism. Didn't know it was a skit

 

[Raji Lowenthal]

Delroy is 70 and already a legend. He already solidified plus, the movie industry is different.

Like someone else said, it’s not always a conspiracy. Delroy probably is turning down roles at this point. He’s good

Him turning down roles is a possibility I like vs racism a possibility I don't like. I like Delroy tho.

 

[Raji Lowenthal]

That's a decent series, I need to catch up on it.

 

[seasoned vet]

Might not be a conspiracy, just plain racism. Didn't know it was a skit

do you know the difference between a skit and a whole gatdamn TV SERIES?

jesus. just stop posting for a while.

 

[Raji Lowenthal]

do you know the difference between a skit and a whole gatdamn TV SERIES?

jesus. just stop posting for a while.

I know they're both fake.