Sad alot of young people who are from Africa or Black are thought self hate or feeling inferior. Remembering growing up in middle east, always being embarrassed of being from Africa and now I stand straight after learning our history. Three weeks ago I spoke with some young black girls including my youngest sister here in middle east bout the origin of Race and African History and I could literally see their faces lite up and my sisters smilingly say "God is fair, God is fair but humans are horrible " made me realize how many people still live in self hate though they show outwardly otherwise. Thank you Akala for being an inspiration.
Thanks for this content, Akala! I would love you and @forharriet to have a conversation - American centric, but her conversations are so on the pointe.
This is addressed to Akala; have you ever thought about working in Academia as a Lecturer or even teaching? Very Articulate and easy to understand with an obvious high level of intellect.
Omar Hamid Dr Kinglee Daley (aka Akala) has taught at lots of places. Daley has given guest lectures at East 15 Acting School, University of Essex, Manchester Metropolitan University, Sydney University, Sheffield Hallam University, Cardiff University, and the International Slavery Museum, as well as a workshop on songwriting at the School of Oriental and African Studies. He has also spoken at the Oxford Union. He has also been involved in campaigns to "decolonise" the curriculum including giving a talk at the University of Leicester. (lifted from Wikipedia).
Wow so much info and references in just 6 mins. Love listening to you when you talk History. Can feel the passion!! Thank you for the book recommendations too!!
Black History is a part of Pan-African history which is a part of World History. It is too easy to get caught up in what is happening in the USA without acknowledging the struggles of those of similar decent beyond their borders. We represent the rivers and streams spanning the globe. We come from a source of people that should be acknowledged for their strength to endure, survive and flourish as well as in their abilities to contribute positively to the world stage. Thanks to those who document the foundation our ancestors and elders laid before us so we can continue to be inspired to pay it forward to our descendants.
brilliant. im home schooling my teenager at the moment due to the pandemic. we've been focusing on empire. this is so helpful esp to decolonise the narrative. Im welsh and have studied welsh radical history. I didnt realise about the intersection with black history. really clearly explained, thank you
Pablo Fanque, a prominent figure in the 19th century, was a circus owner and performer. He was known for his skills as an equestrian, acrobat, and showman. Fanque's circus was highly popular during that era, attracting large audiences with its diverse acts and performances. His legacy in the entertainment industry continues to be remembered and celebrated even today. Pablo Fanque's circus was particularly renowned for its innovative and captivating shows, which featured a variety of acts including equestrian displays, acrobatics, clown performances, and exotic animals. Fanque himself was a talented and charismatic performer who captivated audiences with his skill and showmanship. His circus was a major attraction in the 19th century entertainment scene, drawing crowds from far and wide to witness the spectacle of his performances. Fanque's legacy as a pioneering circus owner and entertainer remains a significant part of the history of popular entertainment. Pablo Fanque's circus toured various cities and towns across England during the 19th century. The exact dates and locations of his shows varied from year to year as he travelled around the country, bringing his performances to different audiences. Some of the cities where Fanque's circus was known to have performed include London, Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham, among others. The tour schedule of Fanque's circus reflected the popularity and success of his shows, attracting a wide range of spectators eager to experience the excitement and wonder of his performances.
Brilliant snap shot Akala. So how about textbook format for Primary and Secondary schools? Also an introspective that looks at what/how we can improve our futures bearing in mind the processes and patterns in our lives as Mixed British Citizens. Maybe a textbook format with Questions to assist introspection. For example. Where would you like to be 5 years from now and how can we make this happen bearing in mind past and present events? This could include accentuating all the positive achievements to date analysing their economic, historical, social and political value. For example take a black Mother, Doctor, Scientist, Teacher, Student, Lawyer,Politician, Bus Driver, Youth, Trader in England today and put them side by side with an ancestor of similar standing. What could they say about their lives to encourage each other?
Yeah it's that boy akala! (8). You're an inspiration bro, keep it up man and God bless you. To everyone else, we all need to do our part and share this, let's not just like and move on about our day. If you want to see change let's be the change.
Thanks for another great video. I agree with the point that we should all know and understand our past. If fighting for equality in this present time you have to know what you're fighting for and why. Don't need a lesson on current issues in the black community. I can see what's happening and develop my own insights as to what I see. Keep the knowledge flowing. Many of us look forward to your insights into the past.
🙏🙏🙏 I am anyways working towards getting trained by you. But it would be much faster if you have a special school. 🧠🍀💚 I'll also pay 😭😭 Anything to be trained by you!
Thank you, a very concise introduction to the rarely publicised positive contributions from the Black British population. This sort of information should be part of the UK School syllabus (as well as the contributions from other areas of the 'empire'). With knowledge comes understanding and better social cohesion.
Summary of the RUclips Video: Black British History Pt.2 The video discusses various important but lesser-known characters in Black British history, such as Pablo Fanque who owned a circus in the 19th century. It highlights the success of Black individuals in Britain during the 19th century, including Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, a renowned classical composer and the youngest member of the Pan-African conference. The importance of the Pan-African conference in London is emphasised as a significant event challenging the idea of empire. The video also mentions rebellions in Jamaica, figures like Kwame Nkrumah, and the Windrush generation of Caribbean migrants who arrived in Britain between 1948 and 1962. It touches upon the institutionalized racism faced by Black immigrants, the transformation of British culture by Black migrants, and the development of events like the Notting Hill Carnival. The video concludes by highlighting the importance of acknowledging both the positive contributions and challenges faced by Black migrants in Britain throughout history. The video delves into the institutionalized racism experienced by Black immigrants in Britain, despite their contributions to transforming British culture. It explores events such as the Notting Hill Carnival and the political movements led by individuals like Claudia Jones. The significance of the relationship between racialized white power and Black migrants in Britain is discussed, acknowledging the ongoing challenges faced by Black communities. The video emphasises the importance of understanding and remembering the history of Black migrants in Britain, highlighting the need to appreciate their positive contributions while addressing the existing conflicts and challenges in the relationship between different racial groups in the country. Summary of the RUclips Video on Black British History Pt.1 The video provides an overview of significant books and historical events related to Black British history, highlighting key points from different time periods. Important Books - "Staying Power" by Peter Fryer: Covers the history of Black people in Britain. - "Black and British" by David Olusoga: Explores Black British history. - "Black People in the British Empire" by Peter Fryer: Focuses on neglected aspects of Black British history. Historical Context - Political Union: Describes the political relationships between England, Scotland, Jamaica, and other territories. - Roman Conquest: Acknowledges the African heritage during the Roman occupation of Britain. - Tudor Period: Mentions the presence of Black individuals in Britain as servants, before the full onset of the transatlantic slave trade. 18th Century - Abolitionists and Radicals: Highlights prominent figures such as Ottobah Cugoano, Mary Prince, and Ignatius Sancho. - Political Movements: Discusses the involvement of Black radicals like Robert Wedderburn and William Cuffay in shaping British working-class struggles. Cato Street Conspiracy - William Davidson: A Black man with African heritage, involved in a plot against the British government in 1820. - Outcome: Davidson and other conspirators were captured, publicly executed, and became part of a significant event in British history. The video underscores the importance of acknowledging the diverse contributions and struggles of Black individuals throughout British history.
Russ Henderson did not lead the Notting Hill Festival - he supported the organiser Rhaune Laslett. Russ Henderson performed at both Claudia Jones' Caribbean Carnival and The Notting Hill Festival in '66 and gives credit to Laslett for her organising.
This is great and should be taught in schools But we also need to teach them about: Indian migration and challenges faced Chinese racism and cultural norms Islam and subsequent traditions Irish mortality rates and lack of education French hatred Scottish antipathy Nordic Influence The aftermath of ww1 and 2 Industrial revolution and the impact of certain communities in england 4th wave industrial revolution and England's role or lack thereof To name but a few And that's before you teach kids english maths science politics geography art PE and a second language in 4.5hrs a day of teaching And.... Teach them life skills, drugs awareness, putting on condoms, lgbtq awareness etc Also whilst checking for signs of abuse or neglect and catering to a whole class whilst meeting individual needs and not making some kids feel marginalised. God teaching is hard I think we need pan African voluntary schools on weekends. What do you think?
You forgot the creative subjects, glaring omission in modern education and one that could facilitate the exploration of ALL the others, and help maintain and diversify cultural traditions.
@@dissidentexpression8692 funny and I don't concur. English is a language and England is a geopolitical border. Your first language as an infant forms your core cognition and with the country and culture you're raised in, this constitutes nationality and culture by birth. Someone with an Irish mum and Welsh dad isn't going to get challenged for being English when they're born and raised here, why. Someone with both parents with non European ancestry might not think of themselves as English. Their prerogative. When it's their only lingo they'll defo feel English (or British) when travelling internationally. Cultural cognition. Ethnicity isn't exclusively about different colours or colour-codes on a spectrum mixing. A lot of people of colour prefer British identity to English because of attitudes like your own I believe. White is not a race. Do you consider yourself a majority or minority. Assumptions or questions follow. You can't question what you don't think about. In fact you don't know the melanin or DNA history of all the people you look at. There have been a fair few comings and goings in the landmass we now call England Since Roman times and all those babies born. Rome is recent history too. The empire that was Africa at its southerly point. Think about being Caucasian or not as the case may be and how that term came about. I think it's ridiculous to have to labour very basic themes with miniscule examples from a massive body of knowledge, because of tired assumptions. Perhaps the majority decided what English tribalism should literally look like. Doesn't feature in common law.
@@inevski That's a lot of gymnastics to avoid, and dare I say it, subvert the core of what Nationality actually is. Ethnicity and Nationality are the same thing. The English are mix of of western and northern European tribes and clans. If you "feel" English, it doesn't make it so. No amount of feeling something actually matters. You are describing Civic Nationalism, which is just collectivism under vague and ever changing values and concepts, like flags and laws. These are not what defines a Nation (ethnos). The English are a sub set of wider ethnic groups. We are a mix of different European groups who all shared a very close DNA group separated only by a few millennia at most. You can say that "English" is a social construct, but it's based on a reality. It doesn't take away from the fact that we are white in appearance and that is a core aspect of our image. If a Sub Saharan African who moves to England passes down his genetics homogeneously for a few generations, his descendants are still Sub Saharan. Acting like a woman when you're a man doesn't make you a woman. The same applys with race and culture. Behaving within and acting like the cultural norms just means you are assimilated. All that said, the real English are indigenous Northern and Western Europeans. The idea of social constructs are just a way to subvert any form of white identity or collectivism.
@@dissidentexpression8692 No. Not gymnastics. Total misapprehension and if not laziness a lot of blind spots based in modernised tribalism and the lighter end of the melanin spectrum. Funny you talk of social construct when it may simply be your social world that limits learning more thoroughly. Not prepared to give detailed personal info in-service of white nationalism and ethnic fascism. I may return to this if not here, elsewhere to give equivalent examples that challenge assumptions like yours. The English: "a pure race". Please. Those you accept as English only because of their colour (not genetics or ancestry): you don't know even their relatively recent ancestry apart from maybe possibly your closest circle. I think your belief system is more political than you could be prepared to admit. Because this genetic purity fallacy makes you think you don't have to engage your mind beyond comforting assumptions. In the current climate (Edit) Ethnicity and nationality are not synonyms. I'm not talking about civic nationalism. I didn't say English is a social construct. You said it: it's about your image not an exclusive little gene pool you jealously guard.
@@inevski "Pure race" Now you're knocking down a strawman. I absolutely do admit that there is a political element to my worldview. Not when it comes to my identity though. It's interesting that this line of thinking only ever flows in one direction don't you think. Farewell you brave a noble postmodernist.
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Sad alot of young people who are from Africa or Black are thought self hate or feeling inferior. Remembering growing up in middle east, always being embarrassed of being from Africa and now I stand straight after learning our history. Three weeks ago I spoke with some young black girls including my youngest sister here in middle east bout the origin of Race and African History and I could literally see their faces lite up and my sisters smilingly say "God is fair, God is fair but humans are horrible " made me realize how many people still live in self hate though they show outwardly otherwise. Thank you Akala for being an inspiration.
Black history is like finding a gold mine. Its just so inspiring. Hope more people learn about it!!
how are black people taught self hate?
Superb.
I would love you to start a podcast. Yours is a voice that will make a difference. The further it reaches, the better.
Akala it is truly a pleasure receiving a history lesson from you. Thank you. 🙏🏾
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Fantastic, Thank you so much for taking the time to do this.
This is why I say the complete story of British history needs to be taught (the good, bad and ugly) so that we have a true telling of British history.
But it will reveal so many lies. I don't think most British historians could be that honest even if it was a matter of life and death!
I could listen to Akala all day ! please check out his lecture at the Oxford Union amazing watch
Thanks for this content, Akala! I would love you and @forharriet to have a conversation - American centric, but her conversations are so on the pointe.
This is addressed to Akala; have you ever thought about working in Academia as a Lecturer or even teaching? Very Articulate and easy to understand with an obvious high level of intellect.
Omar Hamid Dr Kinglee Daley (aka Akala) has taught at lots of places. Daley has given guest lectures at East 15 Acting School, University of Essex, Manchester Metropolitan University, Sydney University, Sheffield Hallam University, Cardiff University, and the International Slavery Museum, as well as a workshop on songwriting at the School of Oriental and African Studies. He has also spoken at the Oxford Union. He has also been involved in campaigns to "decolonise" the curriculum including giving a talk at the University of Leicester. (lifted from Wikipedia).
Wow so much info and references in just 6 mins. Love listening to you when you talk History. Can feel the passion!! Thank you for the book recommendations too!!
Black History is a part of Pan-African history which is a part of World History. It is too easy to get caught up in what is happening in the USA without acknowledging the struggles of those of similar decent beyond their borders. We represent the rivers and streams spanning the globe. We come from a source of people that should be acknowledged for their strength to endure, survive and flourish as well as in their abilities to contribute positively to the world stage. Thanks to those who document the foundation our ancestors and elders laid before us so we can continue to be inspired to pay it forward to our descendants.
brilliant. im home schooling my teenager at the moment due to the pandemic. we've been focusing on empire. this is so helpful esp to decolonise the narrative. Im welsh and have studied welsh radical history. I didnt realise about the intersection with black history. really clearly explained, thank you
Intelligent and articulate . Great content Akela, bless you!
Pablo Fanque, a prominent figure in the 19th century, was a circus owner and performer. He was known for his skills as an equestrian, acrobat, and showman. Fanque's circus was highly popular during that era, attracting large audiences with its diverse acts and performances. His legacy in the entertainment industry continues to be remembered and celebrated even today.
Pablo Fanque's circus was particularly renowned for its innovative and captivating shows, which featured a variety of acts including equestrian displays, acrobatics, clown performances, and exotic animals. Fanque himself was a talented and charismatic performer who captivated audiences with his skill and showmanship. His circus was a major attraction in the 19th century entertainment scene, drawing crowds from far and wide to witness the spectacle of his performances. Fanque's legacy as a pioneering circus owner and entertainer remains a significant part of the history of popular entertainment.
Pablo Fanque's circus toured various cities and towns across England during the 19th century. The exact dates and locations of his shows varied from year to year as he travelled around the country, bringing his performances to different audiences. Some of the cities where Fanque's circus was known to have performed include London, Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham, among others. The tour schedule of Fanque's circus reflected the popularity and success of his shows, attracting a wide range of spectators eager to experience the excitement and wonder of his performances.
I needed and have been waiting for this! I can’t get enough of you ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for taking the time to produce this 😎👍🏿
Brilliant snap shot Akala. So how about textbook format for Primary and Secondary schools? Also an introspective that looks at what/how we can improve our futures bearing in mind the processes and patterns in our lives as Mixed British Citizens. Maybe a textbook format with Questions to assist introspection. For example. Where would you like to be 5 years from now and how can we make this happen bearing in mind past and present events? This could include accentuating all the positive achievements to date analysing their economic, historical, social and political value. For example take a black Mother, Doctor, Scientist, Teacher, Student, Lawyer,Politician, Bus Driver, Youth, Trader in England today and put them side by side with an ancestor of similar standing. What could they say about their lives to encourage each other?
Great HIStory lesson bruvvvvaaaaaa. WE NEED THIS!
Love this!!!!!
Yay! A new Akala upload.
This was amazing and informative. Thank you for dropping this knowledge
Thank you Akala, for the education.
Yeah it's that boy akala! (8). You're an inspiration bro, keep it up man and God bless you. To everyone else, we all need to do our part and share this, let's not just like and move on about our day. If you want to see change let's be the change.
Thank u for the upload eagerly waitin for the next
Thanks for another great video. I agree with the point that we should all know and understand our past. If fighting for equality in this present time you have to know what you're fighting for and why. Don't need a lesson on current issues in the black community. I can see what's happening and develop my own insights as to what I see. Keep the knowledge flowing. Many of us look forward to your insights into the past.
thankyou akala xxxx
Thanku so much love an god bless x
🙏🙏🙏
I am anyways working towards getting trained by you. But it would be much faster if you have a special school. 🧠🍀💚
I'll also pay 😭😭
Anything to be trained by you!
Thank you, a very concise introduction to the rarely publicised positive contributions from the Black British population. This sort of information should be part of the UK School syllabus (as well as the contributions from other areas of the 'empire'). With knowledge comes understanding and better social cohesion.
Need more videos like this 👏🏽
Brilliantly put together. Thoughtful, clear and informative. Keep them coming please. ✊🏿
Summary of the RUclips Video: Black British History Pt.2
The video discusses various important but lesser-known characters in Black British history, such as Pablo Fanque who owned a circus in the 19th century. It highlights the success of Black individuals in Britain during the 19th century, including Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, a renowned classical composer and the youngest member of the Pan-African conference. The importance of the Pan-African conference in London is emphasised as a significant event challenging the idea of empire. The video also mentions rebellions in Jamaica, figures like Kwame Nkrumah, and the Windrush generation of Caribbean migrants who arrived in Britain between 1948 and 1962. It touches upon the institutionalized racism faced by Black immigrants, the transformation of British culture by Black migrants, and the development of events like the Notting Hill Carnival. The video concludes by highlighting the importance of acknowledging both the positive contributions and challenges faced by Black migrants in Britain throughout history.
The video delves into the institutionalized racism experienced by Black immigrants in Britain, despite their contributions to transforming British culture. It explores events such as the Notting Hill Carnival and the political movements led by individuals like Claudia Jones. The significance of the relationship between racialized white power and Black migrants in Britain is discussed, acknowledging the ongoing challenges faced by Black communities. The video emphasises the importance of understanding and remembering the history of Black migrants in Britain, highlighting the need to appreciate their positive contributions while addressing the existing conflicts and challenges in the relationship between different racial groups in the country.
Summary of the RUclips Video on Black British History Pt.1
The video provides an overview of significant books and historical events related to Black British history, highlighting key points from different time periods.
Important Books
- "Staying Power" by Peter Fryer: Covers the history of Black people in Britain.
- "Black and British" by David Olusoga: Explores Black British history.
- "Black People in the British Empire" by Peter Fryer: Focuses on neglected aspects of Black British history.
Historical Context
- Political Union: Describes the political relationships between England, Scotland, Jamaica, and other territories.
- Roman Conquest: Acknowledges the African heritage during the Roman occupation of Britain.
- Tudor Period: Mentions the presence of Black individuals in Britain as servants, before the full onset of the transatlantic slave trade.
18th Century
- Abolitionists and Radicals: Highlights prominent figures such as Ottobah Cugoano, Mary Prince, and Ignatius Sancho.
- Political Movements: Discusses the involvement of Black radicals like Robert Wedderburn and William Cuffay in shaping British working-class struggles.
Cato Street Conspiracy
- William Davidson: A Black man with African heritage, involved in a plot against the British government in 1820.
- Outcome: Davidson and other conspirators were captured, publicly executed, and became part of a significant event in British history.
The video underscores the importance of acknowledging the diverse contributions and struggles of Black individuals throughout British history.
Thanks for these, dude :)
Thank you Akala.
King, you need to help the UK rewrite their textbooks...
You cannot call people who lived in the British empire and came here "migrants." Their nationally was British, and they held British passports.
Incredibly informative as always, brother
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Russ Henderson did not lead the Notting Hill Festival - he supported the organiser Rhaune Laslett. Russ Henderson performed at both Claudia Jones' Caribbean Carnival and The Notting Hill Festival in '66 and gives credit to Laslett for her organising.
Moving out of Britain saved my life. Getting away from the backwardness was the best thing I ever did!
This is great and should be taught in schools
But we also need to teach them about:
Indian migration and challenges faced
Chinese racism and cultural norms
Islam and subsequent traditions
Irish mortality rates and lack of education
French hatred
Scottish antipathy
Nordic Influence
The aftermath of ww1 and 2
Industrial revolution and the impact of certain communities in england
4th wave industrial revolution and England's role or lack thereof
To name but a few
And that's before you teach kids english maths science politics geography art PE and a second language in 4.5hrs a day of teaching
And.... Teach them life skills, drugs awareness, putting on condoms, lgbtq awareness etc
Also whilst checking for signs of abuse or neglect and catering to a whole class whilst meeting individual needs and not making some kids feel marginalised.
God teaching is hard
I think we need pan African voluntary schools on weekends. What do you think?
You forgot the creative subjects, glaring omission in modern education and one that could facilitate the exploration of ALL the others, and help maintain and diversify cultural traditions.
Nice!!!! Bring people the facts!
Preach
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Please do something about the music track playing. It's too prominent and distracting from the important speech.
They’re not ready for the levels of Shoalin.
When you read history Akala, do you judge it?
Kelso Cochrane was Antiguan. Good video.
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They did not want us here...
Fix the mic
Hellooo you should check your insta dm from @raahfest !!! Great org online in the UK lead by young adults and they want youuuu
Real shame that the NF took over skinheads. I miss Ska
English is used as a synonym for white. Working class is used as synonymous of white, here.
The English are genetically white. If you're not white, you're not English, genetically speaking.
@@dissidentexpression8692 funny and I don't concur. English is a language and England is a geopolitical border.
Your first language as an infant forms your core cognition and with the country and culture you're raised in, this constitutes nationality and culture by birth. Someone with an Irish mum and Welsh dad isn't going to get challenged for being English when they're born and raised here, why.
Someone with both parents with non European ancestry might not think of themselves as English. Their prerogative. When it's their only lingo they'll defo feel English (or British) when travelling internationally. Cultural cognition.
Ethnicity isn't exclusively about different colours or colour-codes on a spectrum mixing.
A lot of people of colour prefer British identity to English because of attitudes like your own I believe.
White is not a race. Do you consider yourself a majority or minority.
Assumptions or questions follow. You can't question what you don't think about. In fact you don't know the melanin or DNA history of all the people you look at.
There have been a fair few comings and goings in the landmass we now call England Since Roman times and all those babies born. Rome is recent history too. The empire that was Africa at its southerly point.
Think about being Caucasian or not as the case may be and how that term came about.
I think it's ridiculous to have to labour very basic themes with miniscule examples from a massive body of knowledge, because of tired assumptions.
Perhaps the majority decided what English tribalism should literally look like. Doesn't feature in common law.
@@inevski
That's a lot of gymnastics to avoid, and dare I say it, subvert the core of what Nationality actually is. Ethnicity and Nationality are the same thing.
The English are mix of of western and northern European tribes and clans.
If you "feel" English, it doesn't make it so. No amount of feeling something actually matters.
You are describing Civic Nationalism, which is just collectivism under vague and ever changing values and concepts, like flags and laws. These are not what defines a Nation (ethnos).
The English are a sub set of wider ethnic groups. We are a mix of different European groups who all shared a very close DNA group separated only by a few millennia at most.
You can say that "English" is a social construct, but it's based on a reality. It doesn't take away from the fact that we are white in appearance and that is a core aspect of our image.
If a Sub Saharan African who moves to England passes down his genetics homogeneously for a few generations, his descendants are still Sub Saharan. Acting like a woman when you're a man doesn't make you a woman. The same applys with race and culture. Behaving within and acting like the cultural norms just means you are assimilated.
All that said, the real English are indigenous Northern and Western Europeans.
The idea of social constructs are just a way to subvert any form of white identity or collectivism.
@@dissidentexpression8692 No. Not gymnastics. Total misapprehension and if not laziness a lot of blind spots based in modernised tribalism and the lighter end of the melanin spectrum. Funny you talk of social construct when it may simply be your social world that limits learning more thoroughly.
Not prepared to give detailed personal info in-service of white nationalism and ethnic fascism.
I may return to this if not here, elsewhere to give equivalent examples that challenge assumptions like yours. The English: "a pure race". Please.
Those you accept as English only because of their colour (not genetics or ancestry): you don't know even their relatively recent ancestry apart from maybe possibly your closest circle. I think your belief system is more political than you could be prepared to admit. Because this genetic purity fallacy makes you think you don't have to engage your mind beyond comforting assumptions. In the current climate
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Ethnicity and nationality are not synonyms.
I'm not talking about civic nationalism.
I didn't say English is a social construct.
You said it: it's about your image not an exclusive little gene pool you jealously guard.
@@inevski
"Pure race"
Now you're knocking down a strawman.
I absolutely do admit that there is a political element to my worldview. Not when it comes to my identity though.
It's interesting that this line of thinking only ever flows in one direction don't you think.
Farewell you brave a noble postmodernist.
kid born from white and black parents always declares as black...interesting