"SOME AFRICAN-AMERICANS SAY OBAMA ISN'T BLACK ENOUGH"
BY: DR. FOREST LEWIS
Let me get this straight: Bill Clinton was America's "First Black President!"
At least that was the belief of writer, Toni Morrison, who must have been smoking pot, moments before she released this ridiculous assessment. According to Morrison, Clinton understood the travails of African-Americans, because those mean "Old White Men On The Right," were always after "Bubba." No they weren't. Clinton was always doing something stupid, like having Monica Lewinsky perform fellatio on him while he was chatting with Yaser Arafat!
When I first heard of the Morrison comment, I was deeply offended. At this writing, I remain deeply offended by the insensitive remarks of this "Black" woman. It is insulting to compare what Bill Clinton went through, compared to the brutality of slaverly that those of African descent had to endure, not only here in the United States, but in other slave holding countries around the globe!
A recently released poll showed that African-American respondents said that Barack Hussein Obama isn't Black enough for their tastes. I have always wondered, "What The Hell Is That Suppose To Mean?" Obama doesn't wear the latest "Hip Hop" apparel? Obama doesn't use ebonics? Obama "Doesn"t Ride Dirty?" By this I mean, operating a motor vehicle without, (1) A licensee, (2) Possessing ilicit drugs, (3) Possessing an illegal gun. What exactly does it mean when other Blacks say someone isn't "Black Enough?"
During my early years, I learned that African-Americans in my community disliked people like Lena Horne, Diane Carroll, and Leslie Uggams. Horne who looks White, was disliked because she is alleged to have tried "To Pass For White." This was seen as a rejection of her Blackness. Okay, I get that! But, why is it that people like Diane Carroll and Leslie Uggams failed the litmus test on what it means to be "Black?"
"Psst, Come Closer." There is this dirty little secret in the Black community. Many African-Americans loathe Blacks who don't speak with:
* A regional accent
* A noticeable Black dialect
Black people who speak what is called, "The King's English" are viewed as "Sell Outs." I guess using proper grammar and vocabulary should be eschewed by "All Good Black Americans" if they want to be recognized as, "Keeping It Black!" "Right On?" By the way, if you follow this foolish advice, forget about a career in broadcasting, even though the standards are abysmal compared to forty years ago. You can also forget about a career as a lawyer, medical doctor, psychologist, psychiatrist, etc. In order to work in the aforementioned fields, one must have a command of the english language!
I recall my best friend used to have to run for his life after he left school each day. Hot in pursuit of my friend, was this jealous Black moron. Yes, it was jealousy that caused this neer-do-well to want to inflict maximum damage on my friend. It stopped, after I stepped in, and told this clown that if he hurt my friend, I would "Kick His Ass." Sometimes, you have to speak in the language of Neanderthals! It worked. The jackass got the message!
My friend spoke nearly perfect English. He was also a brilliant student. Even to this day, Many African-Americans hold this against another Black person. Instead of being proud of that person, they want to rearrange some of their brain cells. I know it doesn't make sense, but this stupidity continues to happen in the Black community, although we are in the year 2007!
This brings us back to Barack Hussein Obama. You will need to trust me on this. He is not "Black Enough," because he is a Harvard Law School Graduate. Secondly, he is a brilliant man; and thirdly, he is comfortable in either milieu, Black or White. The idiots who say this man is not Black enough forget one thing. Obama is running for President of "The United States, Not The Black States Of America." No, I am not an Obama supporter. However, I am a supporter of individualism. Black people are not monolithic!
It is both sad and pathetic that we in the African-American community have to fight this pre-antebellum thinking in the 21st Century!
Obama is the result of a mixed marriage. His dad is African; While his mother is European-American. Obama's wife is Black. The Black bigots would have had a field day, had Obama popped up with a "Blond, Blue Eyed White Woman." This has always been their "Ace In The Hole." "See, I Told You, That Guy Wasn't Black. He Had To Go Get A White Girl!" This specious argument has been used by the Black bigots for years. It couldn't be that a guy like Tiger Woods "Is In Love With His White Wife?" The bigots say, of course not, he just wanted that "Status Symbol." Ridiculous! You betcha!
As a Clinical Psychologist with many years of experience, I must admit that I am stumped over how to combat this antiquated thinking.
I recall Bryant Gumbel once telling a story that his late father advised him on. Gumbel said his dad observed, "Never Change The Way That You Speak In Order To Make Someone Else Feel Comfortable." He said, "While You Maybe Making Them Comfortable, You Are Also Talking Down To Them."
That was really good advice from Mr. Gumbel!
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Comment by Barry G.— 2007/08/31 @ 07:17 PM — (Reply)
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Comment by Dr. Forest Lewis— 2007/09/01 @ 04:37 AM — (Reply)
I strongly support every American citizen who rejects Hillary. We are all Americans is a totally equal way for purposes as citizens. All of our ancesotrs are natives of other countries (except Native Americans). Hopefully this is not degenerating into some white supremacist dialogue Dr.
France on the other hand deserves to be taken over by muslims. In the last 200 years, France has contributed nothing positive to society and has simply been a pain in the ass. Your average "French" Frenchman is a jackass.
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. Fearful of thinking
. Looking to the democrats to hand them a monthly(WELFARE) check
. In the borderline, or mildly retarded IQ range
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