[Lesley]

During the late 1960s an influx of native Africans came to the United States. This was during the Civil Rights movement. The Africans who came to during this period were sanctioned and supported during their adjustment period by well-meaning American white organizations and American universities. These Africans were the sons and daughters of affluent Africans; their parents were rich kings and businesspersons in Africa. When introduced to these Africans, American blacks were told by most of these persons that “We are first-class citizens in your country, while you are second-class citizens in your own country.” This was true. The African people were treated well by the whites as they were immigrants and not native blacks, who were to be persecuted by the whites of the United States.

Over the years the Africans came to America without money and began using the U.S. social service system, welfare, etc., with some leaving trails of bad debt and then being deported back to their countries.

Also, some of the male Africans who came to America married American black women to become citizens here, only to badly abuse these women, who then divorced these men. Yet the men are still here in this country.

I believe there are bad and good people of all races and backgrounds; this problem is getting better, but we all must keep trying to promote a brand of kindness. In my occupation, I have heard Africans say that American blacks are lazy. To this I say “bull.” I have frequently seen Africans attaining higher degrees in order to get desk jobs as leaders so they don’t have to work hard in the field. The harm from the early race relations will take time to overcome.

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Name : Lesley, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Christian, Age : 50, City : Oklahoma, State : OK, Country : United States, Occupation : Nurse, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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