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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| 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 ... | ||
| matriarchal phenomena? | 11/15/2001 | Kalua |
| Q: I am a white woman married to a wonderful black man and we have 3 children together. I was intrigued ... A: Most black families are headed by black women as our men are missing in action either, prison, other ... | ||
LM
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can discuss conceptual problems in the policies of the black "leadership," the way that some government policies will really affect black Americans, as well as the history behind some current phenomena that one can observe. Being black man with a conservative bent (in that which concerns markets and government policy) alone invites many questions.
Experience
I have lived in Asia for over two years. Having lived in many places/seen many countries (just going on #20 now), I have become very pro-American in the last few years, since this place is actually THE most receptive to black people out of all the places that I have ever been. Also: I keep up with the news and am fairly well read, and can engage you on almost any topic. (It does seem that many of the thing that you see in America can be found in other countries, just with different players.)
Publications
ESL Cafe "Black Experience in Japan"
"Black Experience Concluded (Cathartic Diatribe)"
"Columbia (Explained/ Corrected)"
"Facets of Black Life CAREFUL! (No Free Lunch!)"
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