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Originally posted by SummerChild
Southernelle,
There is a bit of a conundrum with your statement re dates for nouveau riche and old money. Um, prior to the late 1800s, most AAs were in a bit of a jam with that whole slavery thing, if you know what I mean. Therefore, how many AAs would fit into the old money category if you had to be rich (and be AFRICAN-AMERICAN) **before** the late **1800s**?
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Too funny. But really, if I was a white person who could trace my roots back to Europe a few centuries back, I would laugh hysterically at the idea of America's black elite. Afterall, the forefathers of the black elite once served at the feet of a white man. I'd have more respect for African elite because at least they'd have more history.