Black People ( What do you mean? ) Alkebulan

                 Questioning Identity Labels and their Underlying Implications

            In this episode we will address the color terms used to describe different nationalities. Are these derogatory terms or proper terms? Where did these terms come from and who coined the phrase "Black People"

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Do we ever question the labels we use to define ourselves? Let's embark on a journey that pushes the boundaries of our own perceptions. We're not just talking about identity – we're dissecting it, challenging it, and daring to redefine it. We tackle the term "black" and ask if it diminishes the achievements of our community. We even consider how labels like "Irish," "Italian," and "Cuban" might carry a deeper cultural resonance. And before we dive too deep, we lighten the mood with a humorous take on "white" and "black" as nationalities, courtesy of an unwitting game show contestant.

But we're not stopping there. We're delving into the heart of identity, scrutinizing the implications of reducing individuals to a mere color. Does the term "black people" truly encapsulate the complexity of our identities? With a small detour to the origins of the continent of Africa, we aim to provoke thought and encourage dialogue. Join the conversation, share your views, let's explore this together – not just for us, but for the richness of our shared histories and the future of our identities.

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Identity and ethnicity are significant aspects of our lives. They influence our perceptions of ourselves and others, shape our experiences, and are instrumental in our understanding of the world around us. In this podcast episode, we take a deep dive into these two intertwined elements, challenging the labels we use and questioning their underlying implications.

We explore the significance of labeling ethnicities and the terms we use to define ourselves. The term "black," for instance, is frequently used to describe our race. However, the host, Hulse O'GiGo, argues that this term downplays the achievements and contributions of our community. He suggests that terms like Irish, Italian, or Cuban carry more respect and meaning. This perspective, which aims to stimulate a re-evaluation of our perceptions, is supplemented with a clip by Muhammad Ali discussing the same topic.

Interestingly, the conversation also touches on the use of the terms "white" and "black" as nationalities, with a humorous response from a game show contestant thrown in for good measure. The discourse aims to encourage listeners to share their opinions on this matter, inviting an open dialogue that values diversity of thought.

Next, we delve into the meaning of identity and terminology. The host expresses discomfort with reducing individuals to a color and suggests that terms like Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Italian hold more cultural significance. He also introduces an intriguing point about the existence of an original name for the continent of Africa that is not commonly used. This topic aims to ignite a discussion on whether the term "black people" diminishes the complexity of our identities.

This exploration into identity and ethnicity is more than an academic exercise. It is a journey that seeks to redefine our understanding of ourselves and others. It calls for a thoughtful e

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Speaker 1: 0:11

Good afternoon guys. This is your part, hulse O'GiGo, and I want to go over and something that's been on my mind Understand. You know we all have our own beliefs and feelings, and there's nothing wrong with that. You know, you feel the way you feel about certain things. Everybody has a different opinion about something. Some people like milk, some people do not. Some people like chocolate ice cream, some people do not. You can't get mad at the next guy because he doesn't like chocolate ice cream, okay. You can't get mad at the next guy because, you know, maybe he prefers to wear jeans instead of dress pants, or khakis instead of dress pants, okay. You can't get mad at the gentleman who likes to wear sweaters or who prefers to dress up in suits every day. Same way, you can get mad at the person that likes, you know, their urban wear, okay. So I want to get that off my chest first, because this next topic is only a matter of opinion, okay, and I really would like to know how you guys feel about it, and I'm going to just throw this out there and you know, you come back to me with your feelings and I'll, you know, edit it into the clip. So my thing is, I know we've come a long way and they have different terms that they use for defining who we are. I've heard everything from black folks to black people, to Afro-Americans, to Africans, who are also, I don't know, migrants or immigrants because I don't know. They say you know, we came here from Africa, this is, you know, this is our place. Okay, but the problem I'm having here is how is it? We are okay with the term black folk or black people To me again, this is only my opinion. To me, the term black is insignificant. It's just a color and it downplays who we are as a people. I mean, there's a lot, lot more to us than just defining us as a simple color. Now, I don't know if this was something that was that we created or something that was given to us, but the way I'm starting to look at this term is, if I can say black people, then I can say white people. Okay, and right there you have racism. There's a problem. It's the beginning of racism. Now, if you define someone as this person is Irish, this person is Italian, this person is Cuban, this has a lot more meaning to it and a lot more substance. It carries a lot more respect. This is only my opinion now, but it's how I feel Now.

Speaker 1: 4:57

I put some links in a description to different things and someone. As I spoke to a co-worker of mine and I told him about this thought process I was having about this term black people, they enlightened me on someone who brought the same topic up many, many years ago and I vaguely remember it but forgot it. But now it definitely refreshed my memory and I agree with them, and so the clip is there. It's a YouTube clip and it's by your man, mohammed Ali, okay, and so I left that there for you guys to check out and you can go over it and see what that's about. And I left some other links to other websites, and it's just interesting how it seems like we just can't define the term or find a term that represents us and who we are. Okay, if you accept black people, so be it. Some people might accept someone calling them idiot. I mean, that's on them. I'm just saying I think, and it's my opinion, that that's a down play on who we are as a people. We are much more than that. We have achieved so much more and we have contributed so much more to the world than to be defined as just black or black people. Okay, and I really would like your opinions on it.

Speaker 1: 6:59

It's not a long episode, but it's something I wanted to get out and I wanted to know your opinion on it. Guys, I was listening to a clip earlier and Steve Harvey, he had a clip of the greatest answers of all time. So one of the questions was how do you let me see if I can get this right I think it was the Pillsbury Doe Boy. I think it was Pillsbury Doe Boy. So he asked a gentleman. He says what do you and the Pillsbury Doe Boy have in common? And the guy thought about it, thought about it and his response was we both white. And Steve was cracking up.

Speaker 1: 8:06

But the thing was, is that the person that classified themselves as white was okay with being called white? So are we down to two nationalities that define themselves as with a color white or black or is there actually a color for every race and nationality on the planet Cubans, chinese, spanish, whatever, whatever, whatever, italians, I mean. I guess that could be classified as white. I don't know. But if you agree, I'd like to know.

Speaker 1: 8:48

If you disagree and you think that there's absolutely nothing wrong with that term black, black people, then I'd like to know that too. If you can explain why you think the term black people has more of a meaning than where we originate from and who we are as a people, then let me know. Just like I think there's more to the term Cuban. When you say Cuban, it just does something to me. Cuban, it reminds me of a culture, it reminds me of a certain type of music, it reminds me of a place and time. It just brings so much with it, so much more with it. When you say Cuban, or when you say Puerto Rican, or when you say Italian, when you say black people, it just seems like it just dumbs down who we are as a people.

Speaker 1: 10:09

Okay, guys, I don't want to be long with it. That's all I wanted to get off my chest. If you agree with me, let me know. If you disagree, I'd like to know too. I'm not the sharpest tool in the tool chest, but I just wanted to throw that out there. I feel some sort of way by being dumbed down to a color simplified as black. There is also, before I let you go, an original name for the continent in which many people call Africa, and it's not the term Africa. When you get a chance, look that up. I think we should start somewhere around there and then go deeper. Great guys, thanks for listening. This is your part, ho-solji Goat, and sign in off.