Moderators kimi Posted August 29, 2020 Moderators Share Posted August 29, 2020 I'm an ardent follower of the Oprah book club and I read a comment that got to me and evoked deeper thought. It was a statement by KingJames - "The" Lebron James. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEaXsKYn6Fz/?igshid=1dvp5sa6db5i2 Initially, I wondered why he would make such a statement which reveals serious insecurities and the need to be accepted when he can own his own heritage and story. Then on further thought, I started to have an issue with the term African-American. Africa isn't a country I thought to myself. Why would a group of people even want to identify with a term that seeks to muddle them up into a single category when they have come from various places... These issues are very deep and as I try to understand the different layers of it, I realise that I cannot get beyond the surface. It is heartbreaking that a Lebron -whose voice represents that of several millions will feel this way. True freedom is always found within. No one holds you captive but you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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