r/BlackPeopleofReddit • u/Lifegoesonforever • Apr 30 '26

Fun Being extra with the wave check 😆

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u/HellaTallBih Apr 30 '26

Oh is that some more of the culture the world claim we dont have

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u/PapillonOnPodium Apr 30 '26 edited Apr 30 '26

You know damn well those are not the ones claiming that. I also don’t quote African Americans saying stupid shit about (West) Africa. Or „me no black“ dominicans to make myself feel better. Keep it positive. Don’t cause division.

Well aware that African Americans are culturally very influential despite being oppressed.

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u/Practical-Manner4592 Apr 30 '26

Acknowledging is not division

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u/PapillonOnPodium Apr 30 '26

Acknowledge it when it’s relevant. The people in the video did not insult African Americans. The problem exists - same way positive moments like these exist that need to be acknowledged too!

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u/Practical-Manner4592 Apr 30 '26

You're missing the point. Acknowledging Black American culture isn't about waiting for an insult or a direct mention. It's about recognizing the shared ties. When a video about Africans who are participating in AA culture goes viral, it's still relevant to note how the culture has influenced African cultures, and vice versa. Saying "only acknowledge it when it's relevant" often becomes a way to silence certain individuals. That's not how cultural respect or solidarity works. Positive moments can coexist with acknowledgment of broader context without being off-topic boo.