Skin Color Afro-Americans

How has America used the issues of “race” or “skin color” to define its character? How do we classify a group called “Afro- Americans”? Who and what are they and how did they emerge on the American scene? Why is the issue of “skin color” important in America? Are there implications or consequences of America turning into a “color blind” society? What difference would it make? To assess the way America uses skin color to define its character is too vast of a question. In order to make a serious assessment one who have to put together a myriad of focuses groups and make a solemn attempt with multiple cultures. It varies by demographic and certainly geographic regions play a very important role within these various demographics. Each region
For example our current President and Chief President Barack Obama has been spoken of on numerous occasion without being referred to as President. This is a form of subliminal racism for sure. When in this nation history have you ever heard a President not referred to as President? Afro- Americans are now accepted in society thanks to the great works of such people as Toussaint Louverture, Marcus Garvey, and Dr. Martin Luther King. However, most white Americans still believe them to be an inferior undereducated people. I believe Afro-Americans must prove they are not undereducated, ignorant people to Caucasians before they are not seen a so called typical “black person”. See most people in this country who are not of Latino or an ethnic background would assume immediately that Afro- Americans are inferior people, hip-hoppers, drugs addicts & dealers, felons, uneducated, and just plain ignorant. Afro- Americans are direct descendents of West African countries such as, Senegal, Benin, Togo, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leon, and Liberia to name a few. These people we taken from their homes strip of their religion, culture, language, and land. Many could have been nobility in their own right. They were brought to the America’s and sold
This is where many auctions of slaves took place and why you see black skinned people throughout the entire Caribbean. Like the Caribbean salves were sold here in the United State’s of America to plantation owners where they were treated as animals beaten while they were force to work. Historical records will support that light skinned slaves were treated better, and were allowed to work within the confines of the slave owner’s homes. I don’t believe America is anywhere close to turning into a “color blind” society. Yes, of course we are seeing interracial relationships between Afro-Americans and Caucasian’s. However, many of these relationships I am willing to say transpiring between these two groups are in the same socioeconomic status on the lower end of the spectrum. The issue of skin color is one I do not quite understand. However, it is plain to see people show favor to those of lighter skin. I think this reverts back to salve owners allowing the so called “Yellow Skinned” salves work around the house. Take a look at some of the great Afro-American leaders today President Barack Obama, Colon Powell, Louis Farrakhan, and Rev. Al Sharpton none of which are considered dark skinned. Why is it that the news anchors we see on television who are of color have nice