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Shemsi en Tehuti · (#4 (**permalink**))

Afriki wrote:

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Of course they're not going to have the same experiences of racism as we do in the U.S. at least b/c black Jamaicans are the MAJORITY. My boyfriend is Jamaican and he's always told me that the more pressing issue in Jamaica than race is classism and the seperation of the poor from the extremely rich.

And I think your friend is a little right about one thing...white Americans tend to be more enamored (if you will) with non AA blacks. I don't really have time to think and type out my thoughts on this just yet but i'll be back...

Yes, but is not about where you are from, but where you are at. I have hung out with this sister a few times but she has only become an increasing irritation. I know that Euro-Americans tend to favor non-American Africans, but she takes it to the extent of blaming Africans for their own problems if any racism exists. I mean, just because you are treated well by Whites, does that mean you can now tell other Africans about their experiences in the West?

Anyhow, look forward to hearing back from you with the rest of your thoughts.