<p>@ Northstarmom, Why do African Americans dislike Africans so much?
My parents are Africans and they complain about it.
They are very hardworking (you can’t survive in Africa if you aren’t) and say that the blacks here hate them for it.</p>
<p>Whether anyone likes it or not African Immigrants here are minorities too and suffer racism just as much or even more (esp. from African Americans). Let’s not turn the US into France where black immigrants aren’t given any oportunity and left secluded in HLMs (slums) where their talent and potentials are put to waste.</p>
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<p>i totally disagree with this statement and many of your previous comments on this issue.</p>
<p>Actually, African Immigrants are the one who give support to family and friends far away in Africa. It’s rare that you recieve economic support from a relative or friend in Africa for your education.
The students are usually really bright kids who don’t want to waste their future in a nation ruled by corrupt govt. so they come here and work their way sometimes alone facing TONS of hardship before they enter their career. Trust me I know!</p>
<p>Are you African American? </p>
<p>In my opinion, Africans whether rich or poor (most especially the poor ones) place a huge empasis on EDUCATION. my parents for example although they’re not well off, their african degrees weren’t recognized here so they had to start afresh, talk to me everytime about the importance of education and hardwork.
When i was younger, my mom used to hit me anytime i came home with a “C” on my report card without questions or answers.
I went to a store once and this little kid (about 4 yrs) was rapping. His parents encouraged him and even told me proudly that his son would be a big rapper.
Now, if that was my mom, I would be DEAD meat! (even at 4)
We all have to grow up to become doctors, lawyers and engineers. any career outside the professions isn’t encouraged although can sometimes be allowed depending on its nature.lol</p>
<p>Even a poor student, if motivated enough, can achieve his/ her dreams in a land of opportunity like this. that’s why there’s affirmative action. </p>
<p>If only some African American parents can do this w/ their kids. Be strict and place empasis on EDUCATION.
We’re all black and there shouldn’t be a division among us.</p>