11-05-2008, 02:40 PM
I agree, I see him as viewing the mainland through the lens that Hawaiian-borns do, not like the black and white that we here in Michigan frequently see. (I think I'm lucky to comprehend this difference.)
And to top it off, he really IS an Afro-American by birth. I mean not from Alabama, Detroit, or Watts - but because his dad WAS an African! (I never liked that name for darker-skinned citizens unless they WERE.)
THEN, he also absorbed some of the Anglo culture, from his mom & grandparents - what a mix!
I can understand why he roomed with Pakistani in college - more diverse cultures to learn about. Many shades of humans, but all seeking a place and knowledge.
Interesting that Michelle found its source. >smile<
And to top it off, he really IS an Afro-American by birth. I mean not from Alabama, Detroit, or Watts - but because his dad WAS an African! (I never liked that name for darker-skinned citizens unless they WERE.)
THEN, he also absorbed some of the Anglo culture, from his mom & grandparents - what a mix!
I can understand why he roomed with Pakistani in college - more diverse cultures to learn about. Many shades of humans, but all seeking a place and knowledge.
Interesting that Michelle found its source. >smile<