> > As for the continued use of the term Black by both European-Americans > and African-Americans... I suspect it is partly a matter of taking an > insult and wearing it as a badge and transforming it into an Identity. > Somewhat like what I did with my nickname from college. > > Thaths
Wayyyyy to go Thaths! I don't even know you all that well, but somehow this event from your life has stuck in my mind, and I am very proud of you for this; I often use it as an illustration to some of the youngsters I am associated with, on how to develop confidence in oneself. Just letting you know, but I want to keep this on-list! It's like the Nazis making the Star of David a matter of shame, and its yet remaining a badge of honour... And Hispanic...is it similar to Herfear? Deepa.
