Black, bright, wanted!The first article that I always read in New African New African is an English-language monthly news magazine based in London. Published since 1966, it is read by many people across the African continent and the African diaspora. is Not in Black or White, and I must say that I agree with Stella Orukwue's points of view and nay hope is that more people become aware of it. However in the July column, there is a point I would like to disagree with Verb 1. disagree with - not be very easily digestible; "Spicy food disagrees with some people" hurt - give trouble or pain to; "This exercise will hurt your back" . I personally applaud any black person who succeeds, because they are breaking down the stereotyping. As a white man of the 1960s era, I may be in the minority. But when I see a non-white person doing anything thought of as a "white thing" and succeed at it, I am glad and applaud them. A good example is the Williams Sisters The Williams Sisters refers to two professional American tennis players who are sisters:
See also: Tiger (golf) who haw reached where no black person has gone before, and are doing it extremely well! My feeling, therefore, is: BLACK, BRIGHT, WANTED! Congratulation on your column Stella, and you have an avid reader and fan in Seattle. Henny Gendran Seattle, USA |
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