What is wrong if someone calls me black when I am already black. I still don't get it when people complain about these things. I am black, a proud one and that is how God made me.
What is wrong if someone calls me black when I am already black. I still don't get it when people complain about these things. I am black, a proud one and that is how God made me.
OpeibeaMyDaughter 10 years ago
My bro,that is not True. God did not make you black. Someone with an intent (either positive or negative) and I am sure it was with the negative gave you that name. He, at that time defined black as inferior not as a color, a ... read full comment
My bro,that is not True. God did not make you black. Someone with an intent (either positive or negative) and I am sure it was with the negative gave you that name. He, at that time defined black as inferior not as a color, and that was the intent.Are you inferior? I don't call myself black, because I am not. I call myself an African. I am not black. The fact that years ago an African was forced to respond (not accepting) that he is black does not mean I have to continue responding and accepting with my free will that I am black.
My bro, please don't let us give in just like that, the shackles they placed in our minds are still locked. I even feel ashamed trying to correct you as if I know it all, yet, here I am in America with my own free will. Shame on me. Right???
Kwasi Asante Providence, R.I. 10 years ago
The report says fans "howling racial slogans;" the last time this happened to Kevin some ignorant fans were howling "monkey howls."
Nzema, should that be right if monkey howls are made towards you? What does that mean?
I d ... read full comment
The report says fans "howling racial slogans;" the last time this happened to Kevin some ignorant fans were howling "monkey howls."
Nzema, should that be right if monkey howls are made towards you? What does that mean?
I do not get offended when someone calls me names. That indicate to me how ignorant that person is. But such behavior should not be ignored. The education and the effort must continue.
I officially changed my english name and proudly identify myself as an African. That is who I am and refuse to allow anyone to identify me differently. Peace.
Abeku Quansah Ativorgbe. 10 years ago
This is not the beginning of the fight for equality, it is continuation of the sacrifices made by Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, Mandela, Kwame Nkrumah, etc. The fact remains that some people feel superior and some feel infer ... read full comment
This is not the beginning of the fight for equality, it is continuation of the sacrifices made by Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, Mandela, Kwame Nkrumah, etc. The fact remains that some people feel superior and some feel inferior. Even white women in the civilized world continue to fight for their "freedom" It is a fight that we must all contribute in our own small ways by supporting guys like Prince Boateng, Samuel Eto etc. It is also a wake up call for our politicians to see the broader picture and be encouraged to work harder for the overall improvement of the African personality.
TARANTULA 10 years ago
My friend this is not a matter about some people feeling superior and others 'feeling' inferior.
If it was just simply about some people feeling superior, that would be alright. Every body has the right to feel superior (g ... read full comment
My friend this is not a matter about some people feeling superior and others 'feeling' inferior.
If it was just simply about some people feeling superior, that would be alright. Every body has the right to feel superior (good) if they think they have sufficient reason to feel so. This does not mean that they have the right to maltreat those who they erroneously think they are superior to.
What we are talking about here is a more evil phenomenon called racism. It is a crime which does not only stop at demeaning and hurling insults at people of other color - especially Black African people, racism gets as bad as denying Black people their due and opportunities in life and quite frequently racists resort to murdering Black people as way of appeasing their deep-seated emotions against Black people. It is crime against humanity that is worse than terrorism. Racism has killed more Black people in the history of the world than any other cause or reason - including wars and diseases. That is how bad it is.
Western European countries - including, the US and Australia, are the worlds greatest offenders and culprits of this despicable 'white' crime. Recently, Black Americans went on demonstrations throughout the US, to protest against what they termed as the racist American Police for the inordinate and rampant killing of hundreds of members of the Black population in America each year.
Any African who has lived in Europe and America can confirm the pains and the discomforts of living with and amongst these racists. However due to poverty, many Black people have had to learn how to cope with the pains of racism.
KING LOMOTEY 10 years ago
The sad fact of the matter is many "white people" on planet Earth are by nature racist, which is unfortunately, affecting all of humanity.
The sad fact of the matter is many "white people" on planet Earth are by nature racist, which is unfortunately, affecting all of humanity.
MENSA 10 years ago
FOLLOW BY ITALIAN,GERMAN AND CHINESE
THEY ALL HATE AFRICANS
FOLLOW BY ITALIAN,GERMAN AND CHINESE
THEY ALL HATE AFRICANS
Kwame Joe 10 years ago
And the Japanese & Russians.
And the Japanese & Russians.
Kwame Joe 10 years ago
Nobody is really white, nor black, nor red, nor yellow. Splitting humans into colors is evil & a big lie. Was Jesus white or black? Yet we have pictures and statuses that show Jesus as white; and anything black as bad and evi ... read full comment
Nobody is really white, nor black, nor red, nor yellow. Splitting humans into colors is evil & a big lie. Was Jesus white or black? Yet we have pictures and statuses that show Jesus as white; and anything black as bad and evil. Working on our subconscious. And we have internalized it.
Kwame USA 10 years ago
I have family in Italy and they hate it
I have family in Italy and they hate it
Smart Frempah Uk 10 years ago
Nzema, racism isn't only calling the person by color but all the associated mistreatment with verbal and insulting gestures like throwing you a banana while you are playing. Don't forget the monkey chants. Racism can never ... read full comment
Nzema, racism isn't only calling the person by color but all the associated mistreatment with verbal and insulting gestures like throwing you a banana while you are playing. Don't forget the monkey chants. Racism can never be eliminated in society but its level in Italian sports is incredible. At least it can be curbed. It's a shame.
Ssali 10 years ago
Nzima K, l agree with you, for me this is not an issue at all. Let the whole of Europe shout that l am black, what else? Boy, concentrate on your work.
Nzima K, l agree with you, for me this is not an issue at all. Let the whole of Europe shout that l am black, what else? Boy, concentrate on your work.
OpeibeaMyDaughter 10 years ago
Ssali, are you inferior? I strongly don't think so. 'He' gave that name 'black' not as a color but as unable to comprehend. At my work place, we have about 92% Caucasians, and trust me all what about 75% of them know are issu ... read full comment
Ssali, are you inferior? I strongly don't think so. 'He' gave that name 'black' not as a color but as unable to comprehend. At my work place, we have about 92% Caucasians, and trust me all what about 75% of them know are issues concern where they live. I am talking about approximately 70 miles radius. So tell me, if the name was given to an African then as being inferior, do we still have to accept that in today's world of 21st century? I am sorry, I am not going to buy that.
TRUTH STANDS 10 years ago
That is not the issue. Just calling one black, Arab Indian, white or what ever is not a problem. But to mention that in other to riducle him is unacceptable. More specially if the person belongs to the minority
That is not the issue. Just calling one black, Arab Indian, white or what ever is not a problem. But to mention that in other to riducle him is unacceptable. More specially if the person belongs to the minority
OpeibeaMyDaughter 10 years ago
I partially agree with you, but it is more deeper tarnishing our image especially in this modern world - 21st century.
I partially agree with you, but it is more deeper tarnishing our image especially in this modern world - 21st century.
Abdul aziz 10 years ago
he is a fool and deserved any bad things they do to him.
he is a fool and deserved any bad things they do to him.
OpeibeaMyDaughter 10 years ago
Abdul, l was thinking we are going to have a profound debate on this meaningful subject. can you tell us why KB is a fool? Please!
Abdul, l was thinking we are going to have a profound debate on this meaningful subject. can you tell us why KB is a fool? Please!
Felix 10 years ago
Guys I think racial abuse is more than calling one a black or white. Objects or animals are used to represent that individual and that makes it very difficult to bear.
Trust I am on point
Guys I think racial abuse is more than calling one a black or white. Objects or animals are used to represent that individual and that makes it very difficult to bear.
Trust I am on point
OpeibeaMyDaughter 10 years ago
I agree with you Felix. At my work place sometimes just because of your accent, your coworkers will hate you so much especially when your bosses are recognizing of the good job you do. If black is define as inferior then some ... read full comment
I agree with you Felix. At my work place sometimes just because of your accent, your coworkers will hate you so much especially when your bosses are recognizing of the good job you do. If black is define as inferior then some of these Caucasians we have with our own free will, mingled with are blacks.
Felix 10 years ago
Absolutely MyDaughter...
Absolutely MyDaughter...
ADJEI 10 years ago
World ranking: Kotoko-495, Ashgold: 603, Chelsea: 698, Aduana:761, Hearts:836. Oh phobia paaaa ni
World ranking: Kotoko-495, Ashgold: 603, Chelsea: 698, Aduana:761, Hearts:836. Oh phobia paaaa ni
KWAME 10 years ago
Racism is still alive. If you want to prove it just interact with someone whose skin colour is not black. Chances are that 2 out of 3 will prove you right. It is what it is.
When you are deemed to be black, you are expect ... read full comment
Racism is still alive. If you want to prove it just interact with someone whose skin colour is not black. Chances are that 2 out of 3 will prove you right. It is what it is.
When you are deemed to be black, you are expected to be dumb and poor and they don't respect poor people. It is what it is.
OpeibeaMyDaughter 10 years ago
Kwame, I don't agree with you that it is what it is... or let me put it in another contest... "It should not be 'it is what it is'"
So far as we agree that racism is still alive as you said, it took them many years to defi ... read full comment
Kwame, I don't agree with you that it is what it is... or let me put it in another contest... "It should not be 'it is what it is'"
So far as we agree that racism is still alive as you said, it took them many years to define us that way. Therefore we should be ready to keep defining ourselves of whom and how we choose to be. They chose to define themselves of how they want to be. As such, we gotta stand up and keep 'fighting' to define ourselves as rich and powerful, not by words alone but deeds as much.
KWAME 10 years ago
My "it is what it is" was to drive home the fact that whatever angle someone might try to on this story, racism against black people is real. That is what I was driving at.
My "it is what it is" was to drive home the fact that whatever angle someone might try to on this story, racism against black people is real. That is what I was driving at.
JoeD 10 years ago
Some folks here don't comprehend what's going on here except Felix..that Abdul aziz has really showed his shallow intellect. Question is not being black but an animal, which being portrayed by the howling sound , banana bein ... read full comment
Some folks here don't comprehend what's going on here except Felix..that Abdul aziz has really showed his shallow intellect. Question is not being black but an animal, which being portrayed by the howling sound , banana being thrown on pitch etc..so people please stop this black and proud crap,a as that's not issue but the portrayal of blacks as apes, chimps, monlkeys,,Abdul aziz crawl back to your cave idiot.
Earl Jones 10 years ago
it pains me that African presidents are refusing to address racism against its citizens in the west
it pains me that African presidents are refusing to address racism against its citizens in the west
Samir 10 years ago
Brother do not allow color be an issue in your life the one up there knows better whether you are yellow,white,black,green,red,pink that is who you are at the of the day we are all brothers and sisters from one father which i ... read full comment
Brother do not allow color be an issue in your life the one up there knows better whether you are yellow,white,black,green,red,pink that is who you are at the of the day we are all brothers and sisters from one father which is God.There is none besides God.Please just be proud of who you are and thank God for everything.If you react this way I feel sorry because you make me think our creator up there made a mistake by creating various colors.Please God never mistakes so please do not allow others to define you.Just look around the world now there are several inter racial marriages blacks men married to white women and they are raising wonderful children,white men marrying black women,Africans marrying Germans,Americans,Chinese,Japanese,Dutch etc.I know many Africans who are married to various colors and their children today are medical doctors,engineers,lawyers,nurses,soccer players,boxers,police,army,administrators,pilots etc.please just quit making a big issue out of all these if you make it an issue you demean yourself because it makes it look like God made a mistake.Today we have several black/white millionaires and billionaires such Michael Jordan[billionaire],Mayweather,Magic Johnson,Opra Winfrey[billionare],Michael Jackson,Obama etc.Please have the self esteem because it is what you think of yourself that matters because you define yourself and not others define you.I love America because it does not matter where you are from or your color just make the sky your limit and you will be there.Look at Obama his father is an African but he is the President of the greatest nation on the planet that alone tells you how matured and how this great nation is.God bless the USA.So please Prince just play the game you love best and use your God given talent because whether black,yellow,white,green etc.we are all one from same God.Just read what Nelson Mandela said he said let us live in peace and harmony with our brothers.Personally I think any fellow who makes race an issue is ignorant because I have whites,blacks,spanish,chinese,japanese etc.as friends and they all great I do not see my race as an issue.If you are black you are black and if you are white you are white,if you are yellow you are yellow unless you as an individual feel unhappy with your color.If you are not happy with your color just go up there and tell him to change your color.Please Prince be happy and take all colors as your friends and you start to see how nice to have friends from various colors.If you come my job my Director is Irish he is more than a family to me,my next door neighbor for 10 years is polish more than family,an italian friend I have is also great,german friend I have is great,chinese neighbor great etc.please what matters is your own mindset about color.Thanks.
TARANTULA 10 years ago
It is people like you who encourage racists and racism against Black people.
It seems that you have accepted the menial position where white people have put you and you thereby conduct yourself quietly and obediently so l ... read full comment
It is people like you who encourage racists and racism against Black people.
It seems that you have accepted the menial position where white people have put you and you thereby conduct yourself quietly and obediently so long as it is according to their whims and desires. People like you, are what white people refer to as decent niggers - good 'boys'.
All the rubbish you are spewing about "we are all from one God", does not wash and I dont think that God Himself will take kindly to those comments which rather make it seem that He is responsible for creating racists. God Himself has been unfairly, in the most foul racist endeavor, been misrepresented by your white friends to be in the image of a white man.
If the God who is said to have created all men - Black and white, can actually be credited with that great deed, do you think that He would be a white man? If he was, dont you think that He would have created white people only? So why do white people unduly make him and His chosen Son appear to be white people? At least that is the images that we see in every Christian church throughout the world - including those in Africa where the people have been brainwashed to think like you.
The few 'token' Black millionaires and billionaires that you cite to seemingly disprove that a Blackman cannot 'make it' in racist countries is complete nonsense.
To begin with, we are not looking at the relatively rare and insignificant individual Black success stories here. We are looking at the contemptible global psychosis of white racism and bigotry. You can be rich all you want as a Blackman but racism will still reduce you to a miserable wretch - a nobody. Even with all their wealth, the token Black millionaires and billionaires that you mention, would not dare go to certain places or areas in those countries for fear of being humiliated and abused. They also continue to suffer from racial exclusion and isolation from even the lowest white trash and nonentity in such countries.
Furthermore, in the West, statistics have proven over and over again throughout the past 100 years and beyond that as a Black man, you are more likely to be stopped by the police for unnecessary interrogation, refused work opportunities - and when you are lucky enough to get a job, you have to work twice as hard as the white man doing the same job to get less pay, you will be demeaned in public by total white strangers, you will continuously fail in school as a result of all the discouraging anti-Black factors militating against the enthusiasm to to get educated and you will be sent to jail at least once in your life. And a retard like you says that Black people should mind their own business in the face of this overwhelming and pervading acts of aggression against our race and be happy? Whats wrong with you? Wake up man, its late in the day.
You, like Nelson Mandela in particular, are a sellout - a house-nigger because you are a cowardly sub-human who because you are looking for the little things in life, refuses to admit that the adversity of racism limits your greater possibilities in life to live as a free and happy Blackman.
IDIOT KWAKYE OFOSU 10 years ago
italians are the most dirty and stupid primitive citizens in the whole of europe
italians are the most dirty and stupid primitive citizens in the whole of europe
Kwame Attah a.k.a Biscuit from Asanta 10 years ago
God know's he created some blacks n some white.There is a saying that''all hands are not the same'' so what is wrong if someone call me black.Kevin should exercise patient and continue his job than to loose all his opportunit ... read full comment
God know's he created some blacks n some white.There is a saying that''all hands are not the same'' so what is wrong if someone call me black.Kevin should exercise patient and continue his job than to loose all his opportunities ahead.
BOAFO YENA 10 years ago
God stays away from our human frailties - He would not call some of us white, some black, some yellow, and brown, and some red.
God is not that stupid like us.
God stays away from our human frailties - He would not call some of us white, some black, some yellow, and brown, and some red.
God is not that stupid like us.
OpeibeaMyDaughter 10 years ago
Kwame, the essence of which those Caucasians chose the term 'black' for the African man is not because of his/her skin color. It was what at that time he (the Caucasian) thought of the African. They simply undermined our cult ... read full comment
Kwame, the essence of which those Caucasians chose the term 'black' for the African man is not because of his/her skin color. It was what at that time he (the Caucasian) thought of the African. They simply undermined our culture. But today when we talk about inferiority, they are keeping up the pressure for mankind to live as what happens in animal kingdom. To them 'black' is not a color, rather it is how an African perceives life.
Kwame, think about the whole concept and then tell us if it is ok today, for them to call us 'blacks' and for us to accept that. Trust me, I do not think I am inferior.
Free Voter 10 years ago
We Africans demean ourselves. Just our attitude.
We Africans demean ourselves. Just our attitude.
ohasooo 10 years ago
Here complaining. .you ignorant fools will soon be calling other folks who are just like you Pepefour and Trokosi
Here complaining. .you ignorant fools will soon be calling other folks who are just like you Pepefour and Trokosi
Alfredo 10 years ago
That fool abused our coach. I don't feel bad for him this time.
That fool abused our coach. I don't feel bad for him this time.
MENSA 10 years ago
SO THERE IS NOTHING NEW HERE
SO THERE IS NOTHING NEW HERE
Jt 10 years ago
Sometimes my instinct tells me that,true jews are blacks,black people are always accused in any part of the world,is like black is inferior to others,even our women prefer white to black for mix kids and favour, but God will ... read full comment
Sometimes my instinct tells me that,true jews are blacks,black people are always accused in any part of the world,is like black is inferior to others,even our women prefer white to black for mix kids and favour, but God will oneday see black race through
Michael 10 years ago
Jt , you are correct, God is relying on the black race to redeem the world. After all when the children of Israel were hungry, they were help and developed in Africa, when He rid wanted to kill baby Jesus, His parents sort as ... read full comment
Jt , you are correct, God is relying on the black race to redeem the world. After all when the children of Israel were hungry, they were help and developed in Africa, when He rid wanted to kill baby Jesus, His parents sort asylum in Egypt, and as He went to die for mankind, Simon from Libya help him to carry the cross. No European country or for that matter the whole world cannot do without Africa. Am proud to be African, even if monkey chant is howled at me, it does not stick, I will go ahead unperturbed.
What is wrong if someone calls me black when I am already black. I still don't get it when people complain about these things. I am black, a proud one and that is how God made me.
My bro,that is not True. God did not make you black. Someone with an intent (either positive or negative) and I am sure it was with the negative gave you that name. He, at that time defined black as inferior not as a color, a ...
read full comment
The report says fans "howling racial slogans;" the last time this happened to Kevin some ignorant fans were howling "monkey howls."
Nzema, should that be right if monkey howls are made towards you? What does that mean?
I d ...
read full comment
This is not the beginning of the fight for equality, it is continuation of the sacrifices made by Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, Mandela, Kwame Nkrumah, etc. The fact remains that some people feel superior and some feel infer ...
read full comment
My friend this is not a matter about some people feeling superior and others 'feeling' inferior.
If it was just simply about some people feeling superior, that would be alright. Every body has the right to feel superior (g ...
read full comment
The sad fact of the matter is many "white people" on planet Earth are by nature racist, which is unfortunately, affecting all of humanity.
FOLLOW BY ITALIAN,GERMAN AND CHINESE
THEY ALL HATE AFRICANS
And the Japanese & Russians.
Nobody is really white, nor black, nor red, nor yellow. Splitting humans into colors is evil & a big lie. Was Jesus white or black? Yet we have pictures and statuses that show Jesus as white; and anything black as bad and evi ...
read full comment
I have family in Italy and they hate it
Nzema, racism isn't only calling the person by color but all the associated mistreatment with verbal and insulting gestures like throwing you a banana while you are playing. Don't forget the monkey chants. Racism can never ...
read full comment
Nzima K, l agree with you, for me this is not an issue at all. Let the whole of Europe shout that l am black, what else? Boy, concentrate on your work.
Ssali, are you inferior? I strongly don't think so. 'He' gave that name 'black' not as a color but as unable to comprehend. At my work place, we have about 92% Caucasians, and trust me all what about 75% of them know are issu ...
read full comment
That is not the issue. Just calling one black, Arab Indian, white or what ever is not a problem. But to mention that in other to riducle him is unacceptable. More specially if the person belongs to the minority
I partially agree with you, but it is more deeper tarnishing our image especially in this modern world - 21st century.
he is a fool and deserved any bad things they do to him.
Abdul, l was thinking we are going to have a profound debate on this meaningful subject. can you tell us why KB is a fool? Please!
Guys I think racial abuse is more than calling one a black or white. Objects or animals are used to represent that individual and that makes it very difficult to bear.
Trust I am on point
I agree with you Felix. At my work place sometimes just because of your accent, your coworkers will hate you so much especially when your bosses are recognizing of the good job you do. If black is define as inferior then some ...
read full comment
Absolutely MyDaughter...
World ranking: Kotoko-495, Ashgold: 603, Chelsea: 698, Aduana:761, Hearts:836. Oh phobia paaaa ni
Racism is still alive. If you want to prove it just interact with someone whose skin colour is not black. Chances are that 2 out of 3 will prove you right. It is what it is.
When you are deemed to be black, you are expect ...
read full comment
Kwame, I don't agree with you that it is what it is... or let me put it in another contest... "It should not be 'it is what it is'"
So far as we agree that racism is still alive as you said, it took them many years to defi ...
read full comment
My "it is what it is" was to drive home the fact that whatever angle someone might try to on this story, racism against black people is real. That is what I was driving at.
Some folks here don't comprehend what's going on here except Felix..that Abdul aziz has really showed his shallow intellect. Question is not being black but an animal, which being portrayed by the howling sound , banana bein ...
read full comment
it pains me that African presidents are refusing to address racism against its citizens in the west
Brother do not allow color be an issue in your life the one up there knows better whether you are yellow,white,black,green,red,pink that is who you are at the of the day we are all brothers and sisters from one father which i ...
read full comment
It is people like you who encourage racists and racism against Black people.
It seems that you have accepted the menial position where white people have put you and you thereby conduct yourself quietly and obediently so l ...
read full comment
italians are the most dirty and stupid primitive citizens in the whole of europe
God know's he created some blacks n some white.There is a saying that''all hands are not the same'' so what is wrong if someone call me black.Kevin should exercise patient and continue his job than to loose all his opportunit ...
read full comment
God stays away from our human frailties - He would not call some of us white, some black, some yellow, and brown, and some red.
God is not that stupid like us.
Kwame, the essence of which those Caucasians chose the term 'black' for the African man is not because of his/her skin color. It was what at that time he (the Caucasian) thought of the African. They simply undermined our cult ...
read full comment
We Africans demean ourselves. Just our attitude.
Here complaining. .you ignorant fools will soon be calling other folks who are just like you Pepefour and Trokosi
That fool abused our coach. I don't feel bad for him this time.
SO THERE IS NOTHING NEW HERE
Sometimes my instinct tells me that,true jews are blacks,black people are always accused in any part of the world,is like black is inferior to others,even our women prefer white to black for mix kids and favour, but God will ...
read full comment
Jt , you are correct, God is relying on the black race to redeem the world. After all when the children of Israel were hungry, they were help and developed in Africa, when He rid wanted to kill baby Jesus, His parents sort as ...
read full comment