PixelatedBookake
Junior Member
Lemme preface this by stating I am a Nigerian guy who was born in America to immigrant parents. Growing up in a majority black community for most of my life, I feel as if I've seen/experienced enough of this to talk about it: "Racism" against Africans in the Black community. I'm not 100% sure if this could even be called racism or prejudice or whatever, but it's an issue none the less.
My intention isn't to generalize or anything. I've just noticed that, growing up that kind of "African booty scratcher" mentality was somewhat prevalent amongst my black peers (I'm 20, so take from that what you will).
Being made fun of and bullied for having an African name, the "click click" noise, making fun of the accent, "Nigerian scamming" I've heard it all. I dunno why, but I feel like this kind of "racism" is somewhat swept under the rug in our community. Even Dear White People, a show I loved, dropped the ball when it came to their one African character.
But why is that? I've never really thought this much in depth into the situation until just now, and how much it low-key gets under my skin.
What do you guys think about this? Anyone is free to leave a comment on the topic, but I am eager to hear from Africans with similar experiences or blacks who have noticed this in the community.
Happy to hear your thoughts.
My intention isn't to generalize or anything. I've just noticed that, growing up that kind of "African booty scratcher" mentality was somewhat prevalent amongst my black peers (I'm 20, so take from that what you will).
Being made fun of and bullied for having an African name, the "click click" noise, making fun of the accent, "Nigerian scamming" I've heard it all. I dunno why, but I feel like this kind of "racism" is somewhat swept under the rug in our community. Even Dear White People, a show I loved, dropped the ball when it came to their one African character.
But why is that? I've never really thought this much in depth into the situation until just now, and how much it low-key gets under my skin.
What do you guys think about this? Anyone is free to leave a comment on the topic, but I am eager to hear from Africans with similar experiences or blacks who have noticed this in the community.
Happy to hear your thoughts.