RE: USA Africa Dialogue Series - RE: white smoke, white pope

'was there ever a time when one group did not think it was superior to
another?'



I am assuming that this is a real question and not a diversionary tactic -

so let me give it a shot.



A theoretical distinction should be made between sentiments of superiority

based on culture and those based on race, whiteness and the absence

of melanin. On the average, over time and space, the crucial determinant

for many groups seemed to have been culture.



A shift to 'tanner' is not a sign of progress. It is an insult to

people of ebony/ dark skin tones. The implication is that they have to 'lighten up' to

'catch up' with the "brown latinos". If this is not pigmentational eugenics,

what is?





Professor Gloria Emeagwali
Prof. of History & African Studies
History Department
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain
CT 06050
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From: usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com [usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of kenneth harrow [harrow@msu.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 7:36 PM
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Subject: Re: USA Africa Dialogue Series - RE: white smoke, white pope

was there ever a time when one group did not think it was superior to
another?
as for whiteness, and female beauty, hasn't there been a shift in the
direction of tanner, closer to darker? don't you think that trend will
continue as the u.s. gets more hispanic/latino? as the global north
yields more to the global south?
ken

On 3/13/13 6:56 PM, Emeagwali, Gloria (History) wrote:
> ..."it seems axiomatic since 1800 that the lighter the skin color,
> regardless of region and heritage, the more acceptable and comfortable ....."Kissi
>
>
> It's all about white supremacist megalomania and pigmentational eugenics-
> mental disorders and symptoms of the psychologically depraved.
>
> But why 1800?
>
> I would go back to 1492.
>
> Gloria
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com [mailto:usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kissi, Edward
> Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 4:39 PM
> To: usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com
> Subject: USA Africa Dialogue Series - RE: white smoke, white pope
>
> I would add, Gloria, that it seems axiomatic since 1800 that the lighter the skin color, regardless of region and heritage, the more acceptable and comfortable; the darker the skin hue, however, the more visually unpleasant and internally uncomfortable.... Even this is true to men of faith. Behold, the verities of Blackness! We will be back to this discussion again, the next time a Pope is needed. Until then, Adieu!!
>
> Edward Kissi
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com [mailto:usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Emeagwali, Gloria (History)
> Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 3:16 PM
> To: usaafricadialogue@googlegroups.com
> Subject: USA Africa Dialogue Series - white smoke, white pope
>
>
> white smoke, white pope
> black smoke, no deal.
>
> Welcome to the new pope:
> Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina
>
>
>
> Professor Gloria Emeagwali
> Prof. of History & African Studies
> History Department
> Central Connecticut State University
> New Britain
> CT 06050
> www.africahistory.net<http://www.africahistory.net/>
> www.vimeo.com/user5946750/videos<http://www.vimeo.com/user5946750/videos>
> Documentaries on Africa and the African Diaspora
>

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