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A first: African American Marine promoted to 4-star general

WASHINGTON (AP) — The first African American four-star general in Marine Corps history, Gen. Michael E. Langley, credited his father with telling him to “aim high” and predicted that his promotion on Saturday would have an impact on younger...

My preferred type of women

I am, and I would like to know...why do people hate us?

I mean, racism is just sick and evil, plain and simple.

I Am African American

The Parable of the Leather Bag A white man finds a leather bag in the corner. The bag does not belong to him. He opens the bag and reaches inside. He pulls out gold and diamonds. He reaches inside a second time and pulls out spices and sauces. He...

I Am African American

Knowledge, wisdom, understanding, culture, power, equality, god, build/destroy, birth, cipher

I Love Being African American

This group is probably left over from Experience Project If the author of this group is still around You will get a larger black response if you create a blog on a different website. No one will ever gather with you to have a constant lively...

I Love Being African American

Look at what our present day African ancestors are doing to themselves!

I Am a Proud African American

I see no African American responded to this group. I am African American and I want to be the first one to say I am proud also. If this silence continues here at Similar Worlds I am suggesting to you to go to WordPress and create a blog that appeals...

I Am African American

I hate the term “acting black”. Because it signifies that all black people are to act and speak a certain way because of what’s shown on tv. And if they don’t then they’re looked upon as different. The ignorance of it all. I don’t think some people...

I Am African American

Saggin Pants... This was sent to me via e-mail. I have never understood why this fashion exist, but I'm not a teen anymore. -------------------------------------------- Letter from a college student The other day, a friend...

I Am African American

But I Adore Caucasian Men.... For the longest, I've always crushed on white males. There's something about them that I've always loved. I mean, obviously., not all white guys are sweet, charming, intelligent guys. Trust me......

I Am African American

Every race is special...But I am confident to say I am African American/Black and I love it...There is no other major race in the world like us. Our hair, our skin tone is so different and I am so happy was born with them. I thank God for allowing me...

I Am African American

This country(America) talks about equality and freedom for ALL. I can’t help but notice that my rights, and the rights of other African Americans, are denied, when we voice our feelings. In a peaceful and respectful protest, for example. Taking a...

I Am African American

*Gasps loudly* The Gasp! I had no idea... Alright though seriously... people who have a problem with me because of my skin tone, like if you think for whatever reason you're superior to me... I laugh at that notion. People who won't date me because...

I Am African American I Support Black Actors

And actresses. It would be nice if more were in leading roles in genres like fantasy and horror.

I Am African American

I don't believe it's prejudice/ racist to dislike how parents name their kids these weird and hard pronouncing names. Such as Shaqeeqah, Knowshon, Jermajesty, Anfrenee, Uneek, and so on.

I Am African American

It would be so nice, if there was a natural hair salon where I live.

I Am African American

I don't understand how people could bully someone because of their dark skin, or find them ugly. Her skin is gorgeous.

I Am African American

I'm watching a documentary on Netflix called Crips and Bloods: made in America. It's crazy to think, the start of Black gangs had a root of feeling deeply oppressed from many years of being treated like they shouldn't exist and they don't matter, and...

I Am African American

I hate that whenever a black American wants to move up the ladder and become successful, or speak correct English instead of ebonics, they are believed to be "acting white."

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