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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| boy | 8/19/2010 | Mariah AS |
| Q: We are Asians. We look like African American people.There are so many African American people in my ... A: Well, I don't believe the man should have started cursing at him. I believe that was wrong. But, ... | ||
| Teaching African American Students | 4/8/2010 | Mariah AS |
| Q: I'm an elementary teacher in a low-income African American community. I am a young, white, female. I ... A: Hmmm...Well, I would say that you really have been having a hard time trying to make them understand ... | ||
| Mixed race sexuality | 3/16/2010 | Mariah AS |
| Q: I am currently studying Comparative American Studies at Warwick University in England. I am in my ... A: I believe that in today's society many men and women prefer light skin over dark skin. It goes back ... | ||
| Adoption of black girls | 8/11/2007 | Sharon |
| Q: What can a white midclass mom (in a very diverse city) do to help her three young black/latina ... A: Julie Good Question. I would say have them participate in cultural events in your area. I'm not ... | ||
| Opinion: The stereotype | 8/10/2007 | Sharon |
| Q: I think that THE stereotype of all stereotypes in American culture is the common usage of the words ... A: Jo I see what you are talking about. Yes some applications are "politically incorrect", but some ... | ||
| Is it me? | 8/8/2007 | Sharon |
| Q: I have two count em two black friends that are girls and they said they have had the same problem. I ... A: I have had my share of roommate experiences,some good and some bad. My best roommate experience was ... | ||
| Is it me? | 8/7/2007 | Sharon |
| Q: I have two count em two black friends that are girls and they said they have had the same problem. I ... A: Kia I have had a similliar experience that you have had and its funny because a friend and I had ... | ||
| Opinion: The stereotype | 8/3/2007 | Sharon |
| Q: I think that THE stereotype of all stereotypes in American culture is the common usage of the words ... A: Jo Wow!!! you have a very interesting thought process. Thank you for your insight. I do have a ... | ||
| Oh No You Don't... | 6/27/2007 | Sharon |
| Q: Why is the 'Crab-Barrel Syndrome' so pronounced among blacks ? Why are most black women so fat ? ... A: John As far as the crab barrel syndrome in blacks I have not seen it, my family, friends, and ... | ||
| black stereotypes in comics | 6/19/2007 | Sharon |
| Q: There is a character in Hellbazer John Constantine called Papa Midnite, one of the few ... A: I have never heard of this comic. Im guessing that this Papa Midnite is a sterotype of a ... | ||
| poopulation density | 5/15/2007 | Sharon |
| Q: which cities of the us have the mostly populated by black people A: op I would have to say Atlanta, Georgia, is the top, Gary, Indiana, Detroit,Michigan, area. New ... | ||
| African American Sexuality | 5/4/2007 | Sharon |
| Q: Sharon, I'm a student at Northwestern Univeristy's Medill School of Journalim. I'm working on an ... A: Kelsey, Im sorry I cannot answer this question. This is a very "heavy subject". Let me rephase ... | ||
| Taboos in the African-American Culture | 4/17/2007 | Sharon |
| Q: I am doing a project on the African-American culture, and one of the questions is, "What things are ... A: Samuel I would say anything that would be the opposite of conservatism. For example, sex before ... | ||
| Anger towards Asian people ( + other) | 4/13/2007 | LM |
| Q: my name is David and i am Vietnamese but i live in America. I am having multiple problems with ... A: First, let me offer you my profound apologies for the bad experience that you are having. There are ... | ||
| Crips | 3/30/2007 | Sharon |
| Q: Why do Slobks insist on calling Crips crabs when we know that it means Crips Rule All Bloods A: Im sorry, but I will not answer any gang related questions. I grew up around gangs and I despise ... | ||
| nguzo saba | 3/15/2007 | Sharon |
| Q: Are the principles of being utilized in the african american families.and if so how? A: Tasha. I never heard of this term before. But I looked it up and I know that it is pertaining to ... | ||
| african amercian culture | 3/7/2007 | Sharon |
| Q: How does your culture or affiliation with the group you are from impact the way that you ... A: Cheryl Honestly, my culture dosent really impact the way that I communicate at all. I try to ... | ||
| African American views on sexuality | 11/29/2006 | Sharon |
| Q: In regards to your question I am a Sophmore at te University of Arizona, my major is Sociology and ... A: Victoria I have found some books that may help you, in your efforts to explain black sexuality in ... | ||
| African American views on sexuality | 11/28/2006 | Sharon |
| Q: I am doing a paper on "Race and Sexuality" and I must find information on African American's sexual ... A: Victoria I have received your question, but I must ask are you a high school student or a college ... | ||
| Resources | 7/22/2006 | LM |
| Q: I have been troubled for a long time about the black "elephant in the room" syndrome in which NOBODY ... A: I am sorry for the delay, but your question did not come through to my mailbox for some reason. ... | ||
| Black Americans in Asia | 7/15/2006 | LM |
| Q: 1. Would it be worthwile to study the image and perceptions of Black Americans by Chinese citizens? ... A: 1. It will not be changed. Things in China are REALLY SLOW to change. If you think about it: They've ... | ||
| BLACK MEN | 7/1/2006 | LM |
| Q: how come blacks mainly go for light-skinned or non-black girls? Are we not good enough? A: An answer of more character. This is something that requires thought. 1. I'll say that most black ... | ||
| Conservativism | 3/19/2006 | LM |
| Q: What do you think of the writings by John McWhorter? I enjoyed most of his book "Authentically ... A: McWhorter is a great author. I've not read the "Authentically Black" book, but have read "Self ... | ||
| crime rate | 11/27/2005 | LM |
| Q: isn't it completely true that if there were more african american abortions, there would be a ... A: It is not clear, but likely yes. And the reason that I say this is because an increased abortion ... | ||
| blacks | 7/25/2005 | LM |
| Q: Why do you think that in the news to till this day African Americans are portrayed as robbers, ... A: I'm sorry that it took me so long to get an answer to you. I've recently been very sick with a burst ... | ||
| Don't they know better??? | 7/23/2005 | LM |
| Q: My name is Amir Zal. I want to preface this question by stating that I am not black, I am half ... A: We've been here before, but here goes..... Please forgive my lateness in answering your question. I ... | ||
| How do you view Blacks today | 7/15/2005 | LM |
| Q: How do you view Blacks today, are we moving forward. I am a career counselor for adults and I have ... A: Not necessarily in a good light. And because I am so tired of being around *dumb-assed* black ... | ||
| African American Sucess stories | 4/20/2005 | LM |
| Q: I need to write about one African American who was a success. I also need to find information on ... A: Sorry about the lateness of the reply. I am a truck driver for this period in time and am away from ... | ||
| Kwanza | 4/11/2005 | LM |
| Q: Does Kwanza replace a religious holiday (ie Christmas) for African-Americans to any significant ... A: I am sorry for the lateness of my reply. Just currently, I am driving a truck and often away from ... | ||
| leadership | 2/24/2005 | LM |
| Q: I want to know the difference between now and the past about the leadership. Are their the same ... A: Not really. The black "leadership" is offering the same threadbare solutions to problems that they ... | ||
| black education | 12/20/2004 | LM |
| Q: what is the best source for black education? I prefer dvd,video tapes,books,if you can give me a ... A: Books are best. Movies tend to omit certain things, assuming that brevity is the sake of wit. I'd ... | ||
| Education? | 12/18/2004 | LM |
| Q: What are the underlying reasons for the lack of enthusiasm displayed by many African Americans on ... A: It wasn't always that way. I think that for a long time, black people have fundamentally ... | ||
| Conservative Black Information | 1/14/2004 | LM |
| Q: Where can I read and/or receive Conservative Black information. I am also what you would call a ... A: A good starting point is Thomas Sowell. He's written two of my favorite books: "Knowledge and ... | ||
| Your life experience | 8/15/2003 | LM |
| Q: Do you feel the Black Race will ever receive justice in the United States of America? and Do you ... A: This is a very complicated question. At best, I can only answer it in pieces. One book that I would ... | ||
| Black Superheroes | 11/30/2002 | LM |
| Q: I'm a student at Birmingham University (UCE) in England studying visual communication. I'm currently ... A: I studied at the University of Leicester in England for one year abroad. While there, I took a ... | ||
| African-American Culture and Vocabulary | 11/14/2002 | LM |
| Q: I am taking a master level business communications course. I was recently admonished for being ... A: "....incorrect and misleading in his political correctness viewpoint" That sounds about right to ... | ||
| racial or not?? | 8/5/2002 | Kalua |
| Q: I have children with a african-american man. I wanted to know if the word "mullato" has ever been ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering you. I'm from Louisiana and my mother is a mullato. There is no ... | ||
| traditional gospel music | 2/19/2002 | Kalua |
| Q: I just found this great website/service. I actually have a comment & question. I would like to know ... A: I grew up a Baptist and sang in the choir but as an adult I became Catholic like my father. I do so ... | ||
| Adoption | 12/10/2001 | Kalua |
| Q: What is your opinion on white people adopting black children? Thanks for your time! :) A: I think that an abandoned child is colorless. I've watched "Raising Isiah" a few times and it ... | ||
| African American Cultures | 12/7/2001 | Kalua |
| Q: Would like to know about values, norms, religion language and its influence on gender roles for this ... A: That's a broad area and illicits a vague and broad answer. African American women are known for ... | ||
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