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K
Thanks for the links!
Really interesting information. I didn't know I have black roots! and I think most mexicans don't know. It's interesting that it's not a famous topic there. I think most people don't notice because the african traits are not so strong in most mexicans, so when we see darker mexicans we attribute that all to the indigenous roots. I didn't know about the black village in Mexico, I guess because it's a small rural area so there's no much information about it idk :/ . I find very weird how in school they dont mention the mix with the black roots ( at least not that I can remember) they just mention the spanish and indigenious and the races the video mentions: criollos,mestizos, and slaves. They do little mention of amulatos and blacks, since almost all mexicans are considered mestizos.
Actually, I have been wondered for a looooong long time why I don't see africans in mexico! I just thought they didn't like it lol. And as they mention in the video, there is racism to darker mexicans but if you ask to a common mexican, they probaly won't admit it because racism sounds so much like Americans to other races, Mexican racism it's not famous but it exists.
They think blacks are the blacks of Africa or African Americans, they don't know about the African Mexican, so the prejudice is about the indigenous root I guess. In mexico there are still strong prejudices against indigenous people. They do exist(and we all mexicans have roots from them) but they live in small villages, like the one in the video, and by most mexicans, they are considered ignorant people.
Racism in mexico is a pretty "new" topic and most people are not aware of this. But it's true that there is sometimes some barrier between light and dark skinned mexicans, although, it's related to the economic class too. So if you see a dark poor homeless mexican in the street, that's the minority for Mexico :/. It's sad but it's true. Most mexicans should be aware of all of our roots.
Thank you very much amber, now I know im part black hehe
K
This post has bring conviction to my spirit. It's with a heavy heart that I have to confess my prejudices against an ethnic group. Please pray for me, the Lord has been dealing with me on this issue. Racism, hatred, bigotry, bitterness and these whole group of negative attitudes are wrong, specially when you are in the receiving end of it.
I want to love all people the same, and to be a good Christian example to many, even when I am hurt and my heart is bleeding. I want to embody the mercy of Jesus.
Please pray for me. That I can overcome the anger and the negative feelings that all these emotions bring to my feelings.
I want to love all people the same, and to be a good Christian example to many, even when I am hurt and my heart is bleeding. I want to embody the mercy of Jesus.
Please pray for me. That I can overcome the anger and the negative feelings that all these emotions bring to my feelings.
