"AFRICAN" AMERICANS ARE FUNNY

In this great land of cultural and racial diversity, there is no ethic or racial group that can rival the "African" American in their need/willingness/desire to slap you in the face with a proclamation  of their "origins."   
Yes,  we have proud Polish-Americans, proud Italian-Americans, Irish, German and all the rest but, none is quicker or more "in-your-face" with their pronouncements of ethnicity than the black man.  
What makes this all humorous, is that in talking with the Polish, German, Italian guy etc., you can get a pretty good discussion of the history, politics or geography of their native lands and you will usually find someone well informed of their roots.
However, in talking with most "African Americans" and bringing up topics relating to  Africa, its nations, politics or history, most have no clue.  None, zero, zip, nothing.   What is amusing is that they are the first and LOUDEST to shout the praises of their "African-Americanism" despite not being able to identify anything noteworthy of their ancestry.  I'm wondering what percentage could even point to Africa on a map.  
Then there was the story a couple of years back about the college student from Egypt that tried to get minority preferences because he was an "African" American.  After all, he was from Africa (Egypt is in Africa) and he was an American.  However logical this all was to many folks, the guy was shot down because those in power didn't think his "color" was African enough.  In other words, "black" enough.  Now if this isn't the greatest proof of the true racism involved in the whole bullshit process of minority preferences, then nothing is.   This guy was way more African than many of the so called standard black "African Americans" that it wasn't even funny. What a bunch of crap.  And the funny thing was he really knew things about Africa.  
Now I suppose I'm being painted as a racist  for pointing this out but, the truth of the matter is it's an honest observation I have made over many years and encounters with folks of all kinds.  This is just something I have noticed,  have an opinion on, and to some degree find humorous and worth discussion.  
I don't think things in this country will ever improve as long as we continually divide ourselves into separate groups based on past historical origins.  This is the kind of stuff that works to keep us divided, not united.   If you want to go around shoving your ethnicity into everyone Else's face, regardless of what you are, then at least learn a little bit about what it is you claim to be so proud of and quit trying to use it as a weapon to get your way.

IN HONOR OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH---WHAT IS AN AFRICAN AMERICAN?

Probably the dumbest description of a black person in America is to refer to them as an African American.
In my estimation calling someone an African American refers much more to their national background than their skin color.  It's true that f you come from an African Nation and you are black then you could be an African American.  However, on the other hand, it is possible to come from an African nation and be white yet, still be an African American.  Now I know that this is what really irritates some of the American Black Folks.  They don't want to share this special designation with anyone else regardless of the validity of the issue. 
Let's say for shits and giggles you come from Egypt to the US and become a citizen.  You are not black but, white, aren't you still technically an "African American."  Now I know it pisses off some people to hear an Egyptian American referred to as an African American.  That kind of thinking just strengthens the argument of those who say that US Blacks are more racist than any would be willing to admit.  I've seen this discussion really piss off some black leaders.
It's advantageous for black Americans to be the only ones referred to as "African Americans" because it gives them an identity they can share with others of the same color, whether or not they come from Africa.   They are protective to the point of anger of this sweet little scam they have going and don't want to see it hijacked by a non-black individual.   It's important to keep in mind that not blacks are Africans and not all Africans are black.
Also, I don't get the thing with these names that American blacks have been coming up with. I'm sorry but naming your kid Cheniqua or Chantrell,  Sashaya or Levon only proves how lame your thinking is regarding you being an "African American."  These are simply not names that have any connection or relation to Africa.  If you really were hip with your roots you would be naming your kids Abena, Abeke or even Anum.
Finally, isn't it safe to assume that if pride yourself in being of African decent and having this history that runs back to the evil days of the slave trade, you might actually know something about Africa?   Next time your "African American" buddy gets on his soapbox about his roots, ask him a couple of questions about his so called homeland.  I'd bet dollars to donuts you'll get a quizzical look and he won't be buying your next drink.