Why Am I Black? (article) by Sandra A. Mushi on AuthorsDen

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Reviewed by Kim Cole (Reader)

Reviewed on March 31, 2016

Awesome. I felt as though you where talking directly to me and about me. Love the way it flowed and the response was right on time

Reviewed by Angella Campbell (Reader)

Reviewed on January 10, 2010

DAMN!!!! WOW!!!! SPEECHLESS!!!Especially with "People Get Ready, the train is coming," pumping through my stereo. I almost cried at the combination. THANK YOU!

Reviewed by Gatz Rexdale (Reader)

Reviewed on September 1, 2009

BRAPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP YESSS

and um E. lucas take something in 1st of all most "india indains" are darker than most african-amerikkkans, 2nd before the arrival of arabs, turks, etc tryna steal shit it was called east ethiopia even Alexander called it that.

It would be africa because remember continents are also politically based not just physically (hence the seperation of europe from eurasia ever think about it?)

me yea Im east Indian. Punjabi is my ethnic group/tribal group. But, I have always known that east indian is a nationionality my race will and always has been African. Lol I dont pass the paper bag or pencil test anyway so if we go bacc to apartheid or segregation im on the same side of the bus but regardless of that even it is what it is.

FIST UP

Reviewed by Kwame Mutulu (Reader)

Reviewed on May 7, 2007

Praise to the worthy mind.

Reviewed by Ingrid Khola (Reader)

Reviewed on May 12, 2006

Wow girl you are good. Back in the day all women aspired to be white, have sharp noses and staight hair. Thank God to the awareness over the years finally we realise Black is Beautiful.
Excellent work Sandra.
Ingrid

Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)

Reviewed on January 7, 2006

I've traveled the world, and there is someone in EVERY culture who feels downtrodden over something. The arguments in the Middle East over Sunni or whatever and whatever, is a prime example. The Saudis have their own quirks, and Hussein tried to wipe out many of his own culture as not the flavor of the day. American Indians are just as abused. When I traveled in the Far East, Malaysians hated India Indians. The saying was if you have a choice to trust a snake or an Indian, choose the snake. Consider this, Africa is the cradle of humanity, so therefore, we are all black somewhere in our family tree. (Me, I have Cherokee Indian in my family tree.)

Heritage enriches, it never detracts.

Best,
Elizabeth

Reviewed by Cynthia Borris

Reviewed on July 14, 2005

Sandra,

Eloquent. The unknown author should step forward and accept a pat on the back.

Cynthia

Reviewed by Roger Ochs

Reviewed on July 14, 2005

Are you familiar with Duke Ellington? One of his best songs is "What Did I Do To Be So Black And Blue?". You've answered him wisely.

Reviewed by Paul Williams

Reviewed on July 14, 2005

Superbly beautiful Sandi, black happens to be my favourite colour or non colour if you like. Do you think God had a Genetic Engeneering thing going on? lol.

Paul;-)

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on July 13, 2005

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Black skin is as beautiful as skin of any other color. In the end it doesn't matter what some people think, it only matters what you are.

Ron

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on July 13, 2005

This is beautiful and inspirational, Sandra. And thanks for sharing it with us.