“I’m not black,” they would say, “I’m Somali

[Grant]

I have seen some Somalis that were so dark they were metallic green or blue. Some of the Somali Bantu really are black. But most Samaales are "marin", and their facial characteristics tend towards the Caucasian. The added nomenclature may be helpful, but those that accept the AA identity need dhaqaan celis.

[McD30]

Any somali who don't consider themselves to be black is self hater. I put it the nicest way I could.

Yes we are somali and we should be proud of where we come from, but we also belong to the black race. Don't fool yourselves.

Self hater? Chill you're not even American. I believe only North American Somalis should have a say in this topic.

LOL! So? I have a say too. Why only north Americans? Black people exist all over the world and not only in north America.

I love that you have to point that out to her.

[TheMightyNomad]

I have seen some Somalis that were so dark they were metallic green or blue. Some of the Somali Bantu really are black. But most Samaales are "marin", and their facial characteristics tend towards the Caucasian. The added nomenclature may be helpful, but those that accept the AA identity need dhaqaan celis.

Co-Sign

[Kaafiye]

Any somali who don't consider themselves to be black is self hater. I put it the nicest way I could.

Yes we are somali and we should be proud of where we come from, but we also belong to the black race. Don't fool yourselves.

It's like every somali and most black people run from being labeled as "black" because it's associated with negative connotations.

Give us scientific evidence proving that we Somalis are part of this "Black Race" that you speak of. Give me actual evidence and not your emotional bullshit rantings.

Our Somali ancestors NEVER considered themselves to be part of the same race as the Bantus/West Africans. Neither did our grandparents. And neither did foreigners who encountered us, such as the Arabs, Indians, or Turks.

Only these self-hating Afrocentric Somalis in North America consider themselves to be "Black"....and they've become the laughing stock of our community.

[Kaafiye]

Self hating Somalis have become an epidemic on this forum and on Twitter. SMH

Look at these Madow wannabes

[Adali]

Can someone list the similarities between this so called black identity and the Somali identity.

I know a few differences that I will list below.

Language: Ebonics vs Somali
Religion: Christian vs Shafic Sunni
Food: Pork ribs with Watermelon vs Oodkac with Canjeelo
Dance: Twerking vs Dhaanto
Sport: Sprinting vs Long distance running
Music: Chris Brown vs Hassan Aden Samatar
Drinks: Cool-aid and alcohol for adults vs Goat milk and tea for adults
Politics: Obama vs Siyaad Barre
Economics: non-existent vs money remittance
Ethnicity: anyone with a drop of negroid blood vs Somali

[Robotic]

Any somali who don't consider themselves to be black is self hater. I put it the nicest way I could.

Yes we are somali and we should be proud of where we come from, but we also belong to the black race. Don't fool yourselves.

It's like every somali and most black people run from being labeled as "black" because it's associated with negative connotations.

Give us scientific evidence proving that we Somalis are part of this "Black Race" that you speak of. Give me actual evidence and not your emotional bullshit rantings.

Our Somali ancestors NEVER considered themselves to be part of the same race as the Bantus/West Africans. Neither did our grandparents. And neither did foreigners who encountered us, such as the Arabs, Indians, or Turks.

Only these self-hating Afrocentric Somalis in North America consider themselves to be "Black"....and they've become the laughing stock of our community.

LOOOOL! What kind of evidence is you looking for?

In which continent is Somalia located? What skin color does somali people have in general?

I don't want to be mean because I am fasting, but geez you are one helluva self hater.

[Robotic]

Self hating Somalis have become an epidemic on this forum and on Twitter. SMH

Look at these Madow wannabes

Nobody said that we share the same culture and tradition as other madows, but we do share the same race. You need to accept the reality.

[Robotic]

Can someone list the similarities between this so called black identity and the Somali identity.

I know a few differences that I will list below.

Language: Ebonics vs Somali
Religion: Christian vs Shafic Sunni
Food: Pork ribs with Watermelon vs Oodkac with Canjeelo
Dance: Twerking vs Dhaanto
Sport: Sprinting vs Long distance running
Music: Chris Brown vs Hassan Aden Samatar
Drinks: Cool-aid and alcohol for adults vs Goat milk and tea for adults
Politics: Obama vs Siyaad Barre
Economics: non-existent vs money remittance
Ethnicity: anyone with a drop of negroid blood vs Somali

Again, we might not share the same tradition and cultures as other madows(of course), but we are still black.

[samaalenoble]

Subhanaka ya 'Atheem

Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammad

Dear Idil Issa from Ottawa and the not too bright Globe and Mail staff,

You will not wipe away the Somali identity. Not in this generation, not in the next, and not ever.

1. Negroid = Negro = Black

2. Somalis have nothing to do with the Negro race.

3. Canada is not a melting pot, it is a cultural mosaic, stop trying wipe away 'The Somalis' rightful identity.


My honorable, intelligent, and beautiful ancestors didn't sacrifice their lives, so I could callously and maliciously be grouped with the Negro race and the Negro/Mutt descendents of Trans-Atlantic slaves.


My family, my children, my children's children .... and I will not be dishonored.












P.S: Scientifically illiterate Afrocentric special ed adults do not reply to me.

[samaalenoble]

Any somali who don't consider themselves to be black is self hater. I put it the nicest way I could.

Yes we are somali and we should be proud of where we come from, but we also belong to the black race. Don't fool yourselves.

It's like every somali and most black people run from being labeled as "black" because it's associated with negative connotations.

Give us scientific evidence proving that we Somalis are part of this "Black Race" that you speak of. Give me actual evidence and not your emotional bullshit rantings.

Our Somali ancestors NEVER considered themselves to be part of the same race as the Bantus/West Africans. Neither did our grandparents. And neither did foreigners who encountered us, such as the Arabs, Indians, or Turks.

Only these self-hating Afrocentric Somalis in North America consider themselves to be "Black"....and they've become the laughing stock of our community.

They're all retards.

Give them this and they'll shut up.

Examples for the special ed adults in attendance:

1. Japanese people have pale white skin - they are not classified as white.
2. Sri Lankans and Indians have very dark brown skin - they are not classified as black.

[Robotic]

Any somali who don't consider themselves to be black is self hater. I put it the nicest way I could.

Yes we are somali and we should be proud of where we come from, but we also belong to the black race. Don't fool yourselves.

It's like every somali and most black people run from being labeled as "black" because it's associated with negative connotations.

Give us scientific evidence proving that we Somalis are part of this "Black Race" that you speak of. Give me actual evidence and not your emotional bullshit rantings.

Our Somali ancestors NEVER considered themselves to be part of the same race as the Bantus/West Africans. Neither did our grandparents. And neither did foreigners who encountered us, such as the Arabs, Indians, or Turks.

Only these self-hating Afrocentric Somalis in North America consider themselves to be "Black"....and they've become the laughing stock of our community.

They're all retards.

Give them this and they'll shut up.

Examples for the special ed adults in attendance:

1. Japanese people have pale white skin - they are not classified as white.
2. Sri Lankans and Indians have very dark brown skin - they are not classified as black.

Because these countries are neither located in Europe/North America or Africa.

[Kaafiye]

Any somali who don't consider themselves to be black is self hater. I put it the nicest way I could.

Yes we are somali and we should be proud of where we come from, but we also belong to the black race. Don't fool yourselves.

It's like every somali and most black people run from being labeled as "black" because it's associated with negative connotations.

Give us scientific evidence proving that we Somalis are part of this "Black Race" that you speak of. Give me actual evidence and not your emotional bullshit rantings.

Our Somali ancestors NEVER considered themselves to be part of the same race as the Bantus/West Africans. Neither did our grandparents. And neither did foreigners who encountered us, such as the Arabs, Indians, or Turks.

Only these self-hating Afrocentric Somalis in North America consider themselves to be "Black"....and they've become the laughing stock of our community.

LOOOOL! What kind of evidence is you looking for?

In which continent is Somalia located? What skin color does somali people have in general?

I don't want to be mean because I am fasting, but geez you are one helluva self hater.

Don't project your Afrocentric nonsense onto the rest of us. Africa is a continent that's 30 million square kilometers, which is more than 4 times larger than mainland Europe. More than the size of Canada, China, and the United States COMBINED. For you to claim that we are the same "race" as them solely based on the fact that we share a continent shows to me your immense ignorance.

You never claim Asians (Chinese, Indians, Arabs, Filipinos) are part of the same race simply because they share the same continent (Asia). Yet you want to do the same for Africa.

I've asked you for SCIENTIFIC evidence that we Somalis are in the same race as them, yet you can't bring it. Because you know you're full of it

I'm actually in shock right now. You've said enough for today. You're actually the 5th most retarded person I've spoken to all week.

[samaalenoble]

They're all retards.

Give them this and they'll shut up.

Examples for the special ed adults in attendance:

1. Japanese people have pale white skin - they are not classified as white.
2. Sri Lankans and Indians have very dark brown skin - they are not classified as black.

Because these countries are neither located in Europe/North America or Africa.

I sincerely pray that nobody puts in you charge of a group of children.

[Robotic]

Kaafiye

You are in shock because you are just woke up from your delusion. You are still in denial. Do I need to search scientific evidence for you to confirm what I just said? It's all over the internet. I have never seen such self hate in my life. I am actually in shock myself.

Poor man, May Allah bless you.