The media and the public do not know the history of race. As Racial said, it is very complex. Carlos Linnaeus classified human beings in categories. Also in the 1700s the father of race invented racism by dividing it into four primary colors, a mistake that fueled Nazi Germany to call dark complexioned people black, such as Hebrews, Indians, American Indians, Italians and even the black Irish have been stigmatized–the most negative tone of skin. As a result of Johan Friedrich Blummenbach, this German believed the color white was supreme and dominant, with black the lowest rank on the hierarchy. Black physical profiling means code for slave.
Dear Ones,
As a champion of Rachel it is my opinion that she shouldn't have resigned from the National Association of America Colored People. And it was wrong to tell her she must say she is sorry. I will tell you why in my twitters. By being raised with American Africans, she chose a career that has helped this ethnic group, as thoughtless people scorn her out of their own ignorance.
Google helene smith mame historian-poet of 50 books
author of ERASE RACE! and founder of WORLD ENLIGHTENED NEWS, blog of essays
certified historian authority on history of racism, for over 50 years