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Originally posted by Serenity:
I think she is concentrating on Malik's appearance and what she thinks it means about him because she is really into her own physical apperance. Nicole presents herself in a certain way and most of that comes through in what she wears and how she carries herself. So, is it surprising that she would make judgments about Malik based on his appearance? Really, what does having an afro have to do with being a real black man and being active when it comes to black issues within our own communities? Does that mean that Joe Black, CEO, who wears a three piece suit to work isn't a real black man? You don't have to wear a Marcus Garvey t-shirt and a 'fro to be a real black man and all that Nicole seems to think goes along with that. Remember when "Malcolm X" came out and EVERYBODY was wearing the "X" t-shirt?  It became more of a fashion statement than anything else. Basically, it all comes down to the old saying "don't judge a book by it's cover".
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I agree. I think Nicole is confused (like a lot of Black people are) about what Black is/isn't. Not to spark THAT debate, but Black isn't talking loud, waving your arms around, etc. She needs to get past the surface values of what she thinks black is...and realize that Black people are as diverse as any other people.
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