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Cultural Diversity
By Dr.Safisha Nzingha Hill
Is it just me, or does it seem like Black
folk always are the only people of color running up and embracing
diversity at the expense of seeing the black fade away, through ethnic
cleansing.? Some Black folk are eager to lie down to be the bridge, and
in fact, look forward to getting muddy footprints on their shirts. These
are the ones who feel they need to be n the minority in order to be
successful.
Some folk who are a little up in age, may recall the term pluralism,
that appeared on the scene in the 1980’s. This word evolved into
multicultural, and while its technical meaning is many cultures, is
seems that the black folk are being multi-culturaled out in lieu of
white women. Even more interesting, white women have been reclassified
as a “minority” and as a result have benefited most from affirmative
action. The multicultural movement, like everything else, was a result
of the Black studies movement
In my professional career, I have noticed that when the Latino community
has a function, they do not seek to be multicultural. They do not
advertise using the term “minority”. They promote their values, in their
space without inviting us or any one else to participate. They even give
business a Latin based name. Asians are the same way. But there are some
black folk who feel the need to always be inclusive, most likely because
they want to be loved. After all we need to have someone of authority to
watch us.
Perhaps if we truly analyze why so many of us need to be multicultural,
we may find that there are some psychological issues involved., just as
self hate. Maybe these folks, these bridge builders where raised to do
so. Perhaps they may feel if they are in the minority, they will stand
out. On the other hand, there are other folk who are a little more
conscious, and see that it is also a process to lump people of color
together, and give them a little plate of crumbs to fight over.
Remember the African proverb,. The best way to fight an alien nation is
to live your own ”And never forget, that the struggle continues, for the
good of the people.
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