No she’s not having an identity crisis , we love our Polynesian culture but I’m the same exact way ! I went to a school where I was a minority amongst the minority , I didn’t speak Spanish so I gravitated towards where I fit I’m more and that was with blacks . We love our culture, but we are a minority. I’m Polynesian and it was difficult, because tho we practiced our traditions and culture in our own homes we didnt have a way to identify with it outside of home . I love this !
This video just spoke too me. I am a Fijian kid who loves to enunciate but somehow being skilled in the English language is something that my classmates and cousins find ridiculous and funny. I find myself constantly asking if there's something wrong with me. I tend to all traditional social gatherings, know the Fijian language by heart and attend church as required by my family but ALWAYS there is that criticism from: " Why do you talk like that?" or " Did you just move here from overseas?". What more do you want from me?
Chill, you got a good vocabulary and people are just surprised at how good you are at speaking English. If you live amongst people that can’t speak as good as you then you’re unique and people notice.
I love this very much. somehow it touched me and brought me tears. I am Samoan/German. Samoa runs through my veins and I don't know anything on my German side. I am mistaking as a Maori sometimes???? Even though Samoa runs through my veins at times I feel awkward and shy around my own people.
It isn't just us "associating u with african american culture" hon, u associate urself to it as well. "This is you being you" and we wouldn't want it any other way. You are what you like, everyone.
@Samoa Moni probably because you grew up surrounding yourself connected with the Samoan traditions and culture outside of your home, while many of us did not. Some of us Samoans and other Polynesians could ONLY connect with our culture and tradition at home, but outside of our homes was not quite the contrary. Not so many of us know how to speak our native language, I’m not saying we couldn’t learn at home, but some of us have parents that don’t speak the native language either. In school, I fitted in more with the African Americans and some Latinos (those who didn’t speak nor understood and still don’t understand Spanish). Many of other polys like to call us plastic and that’s fine by me, so be it. Like she said in the video, you don’t know me! But don’t be coming at us plastics because you think we are having an “identity crisis” NO! We didn’t have the same resources as you or those who do call us plastic have now or have had growing up!
@Nagin-zt6scthat’s been debunked Polynesians have zero Asian ties , they are from Africa Im Tongan,Hawaiian,Samoan and Fijian so I know this more than you. You are right about Papuan men but not the Asian people. Asians came later on the ones you speak are called “Negrito” lapita
We Polynesians came from Egypt. There's this bs about Polynesians coming from Asia. Yeah the Asians travelled to Polynesia cause we were experts at diving deep down in the ocean to fetch sea creatures for them. We traded with the Asians way before the Caucasian people discovered Polynesia. therefore we could have mated with the Asians. Before they claimed we came from Asia, they use to say we came from South America! They didn't know how to sail the ocean like us, we Polynesians sailed to South America and traded with them as well. We sailed to North America too. Like the Egyptians, Polynesians were way ahead of their time. My information has mana, it came from generations & generations of elderly old authentic Polynesians passing this knowledge orally to the young Polynesians. Which authentically is how the Polynesians preserved their history. Our Polynesian god called Roua or Ra and again i stress this, our Polynesian deity Tama Nui Te Ra, a Maori Sun-god is the same as the Egyptian sun god called Ra!!!!
Real grow. Bula bro! In Fijian known Oral History, the 1st people to settle in Fiji also went on to settle Tonga. They came in the same voyage from Lake Tanganika in current day Tanzania. But before coming to Lake Tanganika, they were originally from Cepe(Thebes) in Upper Egypt. Thebes was a well known Egyptian city which was once the Capital of ancient Egypt and was a famous trade town of its time. The wife of Lutunasobasoba (their leader) was 'Nai' and was a princess of Egypt. Thebes is situated close to Nubia ( modern day Sudan). They travelled up the Nile River and settled on the Lakes of Lake Tanganyika. They then moved to the East coast and made 3 huge "Drua Canoes" and set forth right to Fiji. One of these 3 canoes, called the Rogovoka or Lolopeau went straight to Tonga and the other 2 landed in Fiji. They also worshiped the Egyptian Sun God "Ra" when they arrived. There is a province in the west of Fiji known as Ra and the whole of the western division is also reffered to as the 'Yasayasa Vaka Ra' (literally translating to 'area of Ra' ). The area is very dry and sun-scorched and often experiences severe drought on many occasions. It is believed that the western part of Fiji has been dedicated to the Sun God Ra because it is sun scorched and also the Sun always sets on the West. West is also known as Ra. Additionally Ra also means "down". In ancient Egypt they worship Ra In the afternoon just before the Sun sets and enters the under-world - 'Afternoon' is the time of the day when Ra exhibits his real majestic beauty . In Fijian traditional belief, the underworld is Bulu and is ruled by 'Ratu mai Bulu'. The belief in the After-life is also present in the Fijian spiritual belief and during the event of a death, long periods of mourning and burial practices were strictly observed in order to ensure smooth journey into the after-life. The higher the status of the deceased, the longer the mourning period and elaborate the funeral rites are. Widows are often strangled and buried with their husbands to in order to serve them in the After-life. After the 1st few days since burial, say within 50 nights or 100 nights after burial, food is taken to the burial mound to feed the deceased as it is believed that his spirit is still making the journey to the tree where the After-life journey begins, therefore he is still midway between the human world and the spiritual world. This belief systems were derived from the Egyptian belief in the After-life and they also mourn their death for long periods of time, depending on the status of the deceased. Additionally, the Fijians have been practising circumcision before christianity arrived as was the Egyptian were doing.
This heart beats a rhythm and shook,the lies of defendants of Columbus and Cook,Told us heroes but we all know that both were crooks,so this heart turns to rage like a page in a book,Only this cover is exactly how it looks,but my history left to Mystery took,like Tupua the faga ta'avili left us all in the bush,sacrificed like Martin being used as a rook.Le afi ua mu,my mai le la itu,Samoa tu mau ma pipi'i mau I lou ipu,Le vai o le sami ua mumu I le susu,O AI lava a'u,o le Ali'i o le Tupu,E oti Tupua ae fai mai e filemu,Tulou,ae ga le tasi lava le mea e tutu,Talofa e ia tatou ma le tatou fanau,le taimi o le Manu ua taunu'u.
Talisa Ross: Yes, they do. But no one wants to talk about that truth. It is only those who attempt to deny this that are delusional. Some folk pretend they don't know the difference between CULTURE and race.
@@ilovemexxx People are moving out of Samoa because of the streets of gangs and crime rate increasing. Too people who started out young on my Samoan side ended up being in gangs. Which led to them dead or in and out of jail. Like every place on this planet, there good and bad in every country Samoa is more than this and has a lot to offer as well, it's all up to the person and how they make it to be.
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No she’s not having an identity crisis , we love our Polynesian culture but I’m the same exact way ! I went to a school where I was a minority amongst the minority , I didn’t speak Spanish so I gravitated towards where I fit I’m more and that was with blacks . We love our culture, but we are a minority. I’m Polynesian and it was difficult, because tho we practiced our traditions and culture in our own homes we didnt have a way to identify with it outside of home . I love this !
Moni B 🙌🏽🗣
🇦🇸 here and I felt that😔❤️
Moni B same
That’s because you’re a follower. Only Tongan in my school plus 2 Samoans, the 3 of us was bullying mfs we didn’t need a crowd to fit in
This video just spoke too me. I am a Fijian kid who loves to enunciate but somehow being skilled in the English language is something that my classmates and cousins find ridiculous and funny. I find myself constantly asking if there's something wrong with me. I tend to all traditional social gatherings, know the Fijian language by heart and attend church as required by my family but ALWAYS there is that criticism from: " Why do you talk like that?" or " Did you just move here from overseas?". What more do you want from me?
Chill, you got a good vocabulary and people are just surprised at how good you are at speaking English. If you live amongst people that can’t speak as good as you then you’re unique and people notice.
I'm Tongan and i related to this hard. I hear you!
This touched a special place in my heart. Thank you so much.
I love the tone, the mood, the rhythm, the stanzas, the feel... Can watch this million times ... Malo sausaunoa !
Precious Williams, she's experiencing an identity crisis. Nothing praiseworthy about that.
Heartfelt. Moving. Brilliant. Thanks for sharing. You've lifted my spirit. Love.
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Part Melanesian & Inuit/Eskimo and I totally understand your passion.
MALO AUPITO MARINA!!!! keep sharing your word!!! MANY BLESSINGS!!!
FIRE FLY! Go Hard Sis... poetry is like writing songs. Keep writing 1LUV
In my genetic make up I hold Melanesian and Inuit heritage. I hear you, I mourn with you, I laugh with you, I cry with you! I hope for better days.
The nyurorican accent in the Australian accent in a poem about samoa. I love all of this.
I love this very much. somehow it touched me and brought me tears. I am Samoan/German. Samoa runs through my veins and I don't know anything on my German side. I am mistaking as a Maori sometimes???? Even though Samoa runs through my veins at times I feel awkward and shy around my own people.
She is beautiful with a beautiful poem . I just love her and her poem . Miss . Linda ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
❤❤❤❤ Indeed I received your message love…that’s was powerful.
It isn't just us "associating u with african american culture" hon, u associate urself to it as well. "This is you being you" and we wouldn't want it any other way. You are what you like, everyone.
Polynesia rocks
Awesome Sista!!!!!!! Much Love from San Diego, California 😁
Ahhhh Samoa......migration for a better life of ones parents & grandparents.
give away the anger, it only wastes precious time, life is so short.
Some of these people commenting on this Video need to Watch it again...Getting angus and you don't even understand it...
Tali Uili, it's hard to understand what causes an identity crisis.
@Samoa Moni probably because you grew up surrounding yourself connected with the Samoan traditions and culture outside of your home, while many of us did not. Some of us Samoans and other Polynesians could ONLY connect with our culture and tradition at home, but outside of our homes was not quite the contrary. Not so many of us know how to speak our native language, I’m not saying we couldn’t learn at home, but some of us have parents that don’t speak the native language either. In school, I fitted in more with the African Americans and some Latinos (those who didn’t speak nor understood and still don’t understand Spanish). Many of other polys like to call us plastic and that’s fine by me, so be it. Like she said in the video, you don’t know me! But don’t be coming at us plastics because you think we are having an “identity crisis” NO! We didn’t have the same resources as you or those who do call us plastic have now or have had growing up!
If u look at all the old photos from Polynesia . They were indeed blk ppl with bushes who used pics for there afros etc..
@Nagin-zt6scthat’s been debunked Polynesians have zero Asian ties , they are from Africa Im Tongan,Hawaiian,Samoan and Fijian so I know this more than you. You are right about Papuan men but not the Asian people. Asians came later on the ones you speak are called “Negrito” lapita
Yes sista! ✊🏾
This made me cry. She beautIfully stated this poetry and it brought me to tears
Yes! Yes! I love you! You are just like me! Well, except I'm a white Tongan. They call me
Fake Tongan
But I'm just me
Being me.
Much Alofas Sis!
Sia Tuinei.
What’s the story behind your Samoan last name?
We Polynesians came from Egypt. There's this bs about Polynesians coming from Asia. Yeah the Asians travelled to Polynesia cause we were experts at diving deep down in the ocean to fetch sea creatures for them. We traded with the Asians way before the Caucasian people discovered Polynesia. therefore we could have mated with the Asians. Before they claimed we came from Asia, they use to say we came from South America! They didn't know how to sail the ocean like us, we Polynesians sailed to South America and traded with them as well. We sailed to North America too. Like the Egyptians, Polynesians were way ahead of their time. My information has mana, it came from generations & generations of elderly old authentic Polynesians passing this knowledge orally to the young Polynesians. Which authentically is how the Polynesians preserved their history. Our Polynesian god called Roua or Ra and again i stress this, our Polynesian deity Tama Nui Te Ra, a Maori Sun-god is the same as the Egyptian sun god called Ra!!!!
On another note, ancient Polynesians look like Africans! Easy to research images of them.
I didn't know that! That's awesome! At least some Polynesians claim their African ancestry.
Real grow. Bula bro! In Fijian known Oral History, the 1st people to settle in Fiji also went on to settle Tonga. They came in the same voyage from Lake Tanganika in current day Tanzania. But before coming to Lake Tanganika, they were originally from Cepe(Thebes) in Upper Egypt. Thebes was a well known Egyptian city which was once the Capital of ancient Egypt and was a famous trade town of its time. The wife of Lutunasobasoba (their leader) was 'Nai' and was a princess of Egypt. Thebes is situated close to Nubia ( modern day Sudan). They travelled up the Nile River and settled on the Lakes of Lake Tanganyika. They then moved to the East coast and made 3 huge "Drua Canoes" and set forth right to Fiji. One of these 3 canoes, called the Rogovoka or Lolopeau went straight to Tonga and the other 2 landed in Fiji. They also worshiped the Egyptian Sun God "Ra" when they arrived. There is a province in the west of Fiji known as Ra and the whole of the western division is also reffered to as the 'Yasayasa Vaka Ra' (literally translating to 'area of Ra' ). The area is very dry and sun-scorched and often experiences severe drought on many occasions. It is believed that the western part of Fiji has been dedicated to the Sun God Ra because it is sun scorched and also the Sun always sets on the West. West is also known as Ra. Additionally Ra also means "down". In ancient Egypt they worship Ra In the afternoon just before the Sun sets and enters the under-world - 'Afternoon' is the time of the day when Ra exhibits his real majestic beauty . In Fijian traditional belief, the underworld is Bulu and is ruled by 'Ratu mai Bulu'. The belief in the After-life is also present in the Fijian spiritual belief and during the event of a death, long periods of mourning and burial practices were strictly observed in order to ensure smooth journey into the after-life. The higher the status of the deceased, the longer the mourning period and elaborate the funeral rites are. Widows are often strangled and buried with their husbands to in order to serve them in the After-life. After the 1st few days since burial, say within 50 nights or 100 nights after burial, food is taken to the burial mound to feed the deceased as it is believed that his spirit is still making the journey to the tree where the After-life journey begins, therefore he is still midway between the human world and the spiritual world. This belief systems were derived from the Egyptian belief in the After-life and they also mourn their death for long periods of time, depending on the status of the deceased. Additionally, the Fijians have been practising circumcision before christianity arrived as was the Egyptian were doing.
Interesting
@Finnish Bookchinist whites are the ones that have been claiming Egypt for ever
You are DEEP.. .LUV IT..
WOW!! great stuff...had me teary eyed!;-)
At one point an time africans and polys and all the people of oceania were no different
Shut up weeb
Herbal Shaman thank u
Right
And people don’t even know that. They fought wars together
@@dcc287which war? Sources?
a great video a fantastic and professional development setup
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Powerful 🙌🏾👏🏽👸🏾
A lot of Caribbean people in Leawood in Wynnewood Island trade with a lot of Samurai including marrying each other
Beautiful stuff suga... Manuia
Deep. Love it 💕
Most politicians have African roots
I don't know, I believe we're ALL related....
Solid
LOVE....
Beautiful'
Awesome ❤️ faafetai thanks
This heart beats a rhythm and shook,the lies of defendants of Columbus and Cook,Told us heroes but we all know that both were crooks,so this heart turns to rage like a page in a book,Only this cover is exactly how it looks,but my history left to Mystery took,like Tupua the faga ta'avili left us all in the bush,sacrificed like Martin being used as a rook.Le afi ua mu,my mai le la itu,Samoa tu mau ma pipi'i mau I lou ipu,Le vai o le sami ua mumu I le susu,O AI lava a'u,o le Ali'i o le Tupu,E oti Tupua ae fai mai e filemu,Tulou,ae ga le tasi lava le mea e tutu,Talofa e ia tatou ma le tatou fanau,le taimi o le Manu ua taunu'u.
11% ancestry dna brought me here
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@ted can you upload subtitles? :) Thanks
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Am I mistaken but I thought Polynesians had African ancestry.
Talisa Ross: Yes, they do. But no one wants to talk about that truth. It is only those who attempt to deny this that are delusional. Some folk pretend they don't know the difference between CULTURE and race.
Talisa Ross, yeah you are mistaken and so is the other guy who replied to your comment. He needs evidence to support his claim.
Where is your evidence to deny ours and support yours?
cc cc, wait, wait, wait... You are the one making an accusation and a claim here. So, do you have evidence or not?
I believe we do
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She needs to learn her culture we have so much to offer and talented. We are the best
Malie
Kasele
She has Afro textured hair.
Most polys have hair like that we ain’t niggas tho lol
possibly due to the Melanesian admixture in the South Pacific
@@keanumead4526 🤦🏾♂️bruh y’all kill me. But you’ll say the word like it’s cool tho?
@@terrianwilliams2624 it’s just a word
@@terrianwilliams2624 It's ridiculous. Anti blackness is a global issue.
I think this girl is having an identity crisis
Anya many of us do its not uncommon among people of color living in majority white society
Seriously, will her accent land her a job?
Will your hate land you in ANY place good?
Woohoo :o not hate, people don’t speak like that in the corporate world...
Identity crisis cringe 🤡
leave this mediocre spoken word for a south auckland poerty slam. This is tedx!
Control yourself if that's all you have for others
@Ares Pertriousvis nope. I say welcome to you...
@@1laforees829 lol control yourself trying to control others on the internet
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No … THAT was TedX. You know, the stage she was on … You know … The one you are NOT on.
Reminds me of Rachel Dolezal.
I hear you. I see you. Beautiful
Ahhhh Samoa......migration for a better life of ones parents & grandparents.
give away the anger, it only wastes precious time, life is so short.
should people move there or move out of there?
@@ilovemexxx People are moving out of Samoa because of the streets of gangs and crime rate increasing. Too people who started out young on my Samoan side ended up being in gangs. Which led to them dead or in and out of jail. Like every place on this planet, there good and bad in every country Samoa is more than this and has a lot to offer as well, it's all up to the person and how they make it to be.