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In mexico, mexicans are just mexicans, there is no concept of euro mexican, or native mexican, or afro mexican LOL, in mexico those things are considered silly, we are all one.
I think that there are a lot of Mexicans (and other Latins) who would prefer that it not be known that African blood runs through the veins of many throughout Latin America.
I think that there are a lot of Mexicans (and other Latins) who would prefer that it not be known that African blood runs through the veins of many throughout Latin America.
I am not like that I am Puerto Rican, I will say it proudly I am mixed with White (from Spain), Indian (Taino) and Black (African).
In mexico, mexicans are just mexicans, there is no concept of euro mexican, or native mexican, or afro mexican LOL, in mexico those things are considered silly, we are all one.
This is exactly what came to my mind when I saw the video. Where did this person get the idea that Mexicans of African ancestry are marginalized or denied? The only conclusion I could think of is that this is a child of a Mexican who was born in the US where racial tensions and divisions are strong and since in Mexico we do not make distinctions in color, this person made his own theory of the way things are. I dont know, just a guess.
On the other hand, he did make a good point that in Mexico, the schools dont really teach that to the children like they do with the Spanish conquest and the Indigenous populations. My family definatly does not see a difference in color, nor do they seek recognition for their African ancestry. Equally, they dont seek recognition for their Italian blood or Spanish. They just see themselves as Mexicans...period.
It is good to recognize the African presence in Mexico because many people dont really know it even exists. I'm sure afonega1 didnt know it even existed. I know people who's grandparents are from the Philipines and to describe themselves they say "My grandmother was from the Philipines". My mother and I are Mexican.
Mexico is racist toward its darker citizens. Watch TV in Mexico and you can see the real picture
Off topic-but have you been to Mexico?
How can Mexico's people be racist against those that are darker when you can find light, dark, blond, etc. in almost every family? My family is an example of it.
I've been to Mexico a few times, and while I haven't seen many obvious African descendants, I know they are there. I know some Afro-Mexican people who live in Calif. as well. They do acknowledge that the general culture of the nation contains some elements of afrofobia........
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