How come Africans in general look better than African Americans?
Q. I don't intend to offend any African Americans because im African. I lived in Africa(Uganda) for many years and i saw most of the best looking women. Most African Americans love wearing fake hair,(Like red hair, hair straightaning) and they still look ugly compared to many natural looking Africans. Some of them even have fake boobs yet Africans have real boobs. Is it because African Americans are not pure blood?
Asked by Just live your life - Wed Sep 10 19:08:19 2008 - - 22 Answers - 9 Comments

A. Sigh, it's amazing how everyone resorts to political correctness when they cannot answer a question. Though you worded this in a very harsh way, there is some truth to what you are saying. I believe Africans look better than African Americans because they do not try to fit into the White standard of beauty with hair straighteners, contacts and such. Real Africans embrace their unique beauty, which makes them beautiful;P
Answered by Smitty Werben Man Jensen - Wed Sep 10 21:35:00 2008

Why the African ancient culture is less interesting than the other cultures?
Q. People have an interest or love the Europeans, Middle East, Southern Americans, North Americans, and Far East ancient cultures. You see them on TV, books, and other media. But people just don't have an interest in the African culture. This makes me so upset. Remember the Lion King? People love the movie. It have many of ancient African influences but people love the story and the characters, not the culture. Why?
Asked by Melodramatica Francais - Sun Aug 1 02:12:23 2010 - - 18 Answers - 0 Comments

A. There is no single "African culture". There are many African cultures, the number of which are greater than the number of countries in the continent. There are 53 countries in Africa. There were Kenyan influences in "The Lion King", and there were some Swahili words or phrases used, like "Acuna Mutada". People did seem to like that phrase even though most didn't realize its origins. You're right that most people seem more interested in Europe or Asian cultures (this includes Arab cultures as there are Arab countries in Asia). Many people seem to believe that Africa lacks rich histories, cultures, and past of civilizations when African civilizations predate the first European civilization. Scientists find that African cultures and… [cont.]
Answered by Autumn - Sun Aug 1 10:13:44 2010

How can Africans govern America when they haven't proven they can govern African nations?
Q. All African countries are third world and have alot of social issues as well as economic issues. Im not being racist, I am just looking for an honest answer through obvious facts. Alot of you will play the race card to not answer my question. I say to you people, If the truth is racist, then I guess I am.
Asked by Gunner56 - Tue Aug 31 10:20:15 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

How do I get my African violets to bloom?
Q. This is how I've been caring for my African violet: I keep it in a small pot out of direct sunlight. I don't get any water on the leaves. I water from a dish underneath the pot, only after the soil has dried out. For the first time today I put African violet food in the water; before now I had only been using water from the fish tank. The flowers died soon after I bought it (I think the cats ate them, but the pot is now out of reach of the cats), and it gets new leaf growth but no blooms. Also, how do I keep dust off those fuzzy leaves? Today I gently brushed them off with an old toothbrush, but I don't want to damage the plant. One more thing: my husband's grandma has a few that bloom nicely, but they also branch out a bit from the pot… [cont.]
Asked by mizpriz30 - Tue Jun 27 02:40:23 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. All i can tell you is what i do for mine and they bloom almost year round. I also keep mine in small pots...about 4 to 6 inch pot. I water mine directly to the soil but of course not on the leaves. I water them weekly, but i don't saturate the soil...probably about a half to full cup per week...maybe a little more if the soil dries out too fast. A good rule of thumb for watering most plants is "don't let the soil dry so much that it pulls away from the sides of the pot" I keep mine next to the window, they do get some direct sun but only about an hour a day the rest of the time they just get regular light from outside. I don't feed them anything at all...but i do freshen their soil every year or so. And that's about all i do...they… [cont.]
Answered by swt_tulips - Tue Jun 27 04:17:38 2006

What is the impact of the african slave trade on the dignity of the african society?
Q. 1.) What is the impact of the african slave trade on the dignity of the african society? 2.) How can you as a citizen of the world contribute in fighting stereotyping and discrimination?
Asked by Tina Vicente - Sat Aug 14 07:26:31 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. 1) Dignity is a difficult word to use and harder to define; however, Walter Rodney puts it best in his book 'How Europe Underdeveloped Africa' that mass-capitalist enslavement from the 16th to 19th centuries and subsequently high imperialism contributed to an 'underdevelopment,' a disadvantaging of much of the content and the ruthless extraction of African resources (and people) for the greater improvement of the European continent at large. Subsequently, the region has been devastated by five centuries of (semi-)organized plundering of people and resources, which in part contributes to ideas of 'Afro-pessimism' (the idea that Africa and Africans are inferior) as well as reinforcing notions of non-African (particularly European)… [cont.]
Answered by elefuntboy - Mon Aug 16 20:43:52 2010

Why do so many African Americans continue to practice Christianity when it was a forced relgion?
Q. Okay, so I am african american and I want to know why so many of us are out there practicing christianity as though it wasn't a forced religion back during times of slavery. I dunno, maybe I have the facts wrong, so hopefully someone can enlighten me. I'm not a Christian- but the reason that I'm not is for the simple fact that evolution makes too much sense to me- however, what I want to know is why so many african americans continue to practice Christianity, while all the other have been abolished (or at least are seeming to be) in this century.
Asked by Not Your Average Banana - Tue Sep 5 12:43:25 2006 - - 11 Answers - 3 Comments

A. The vast majority of the the Christian world is made up of peopel whose ancestors had Christanity imposed upon them, be it by direct or indirect coercion. Most Europeans did not take to Christianity voluntarily per se. They were for the most part pagans and then their emperor, or king would say, "We are all Christians." Old beliefs lost official sanction and were forgotten. Part of that is because the old pagan religions, as well as the African religions were community based religions. They depended on the village or state to have the festivals, participate in the customs and retell the old stories. In the case of slaves, families and towns were ripped apart and what was left bore no resmblance to what they used to practice. … [cont.]
Answered by nycplanner - Tue Sep 5 14:33:57 2006

What year do an African Nation stand the chance to win the WORLD CUP SOCCER?
Q. The 2010 world cup will be hosted first time in AFRICA. By judgement and preparation, an African nation will go with the cup. Statistics might also show us that the attitude of these AFRICAN players will be, "fight to finish".
Asked by emexrevolarter - Fri Jun 20 10:27:17 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Africans teams improved a lot in the last 20 years. But they still don't know how to win.
Answered by elgil - Fri Jun 20 11:16:37 2008

How many african cichlids can I put in my 115 gallon aquarium?
Q. I just started an African Cichlid tank... the tank has already cycled so I added 5 (about 2 inches each) cichlids. How many more could I add to the tank? The five I already added are... 1. electric yellow 2. kenyi 3. kenyi 4. venustus 5. venustus I wasn't looking to get any cichlids outside of these 5 types.
Asked by I<3Julia - Sat Mar 14 15:31:10 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You've already got the foundations of major problems in your tank even if the fish are only a couple of inches long. Your Kenyi's and Electric Yellow are Mbuna, and will grow to 4 or 5 inches top. Your Venustus is a Hap and will grow to about 8 or 10 inches. 1) Mbuna and Haps do not mix 2) Venustus are ambush predators and will quite happily take fish up to 3 or 4 inches. I'd think again about what type of Malawi Cichlids you want to keep - Mbuna or Haps. Research the fish properly. Go back to the shop you bought these fish from and tell them what a bunch of w***'s they are for selling you these fish together in the first place. Find a decent aquatic outlet that will give you good advice.
Answered by Chris K - Sun Mar 15 14:07:49 2009

Why do African Americans want to make it seem like interracial dating is natural and is meant to be?
Q. And that is the answers to all of the world's problems? Specially when the black looks like a Congo African and the white looks like a Iceland Nordic. Just because those few whites that were dropped on their heads as babies date blacks it doesn't mean that is normal.
Asked by SUB-ZERO: FLAWLESS VICTORY - Fri Jan 22 15:36:54 2010 - - 18 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Its natural to want to be with another PERSON. Race doesn't matter. You're allowed to like whomever you want.
Answered by Alex(philly's favorite) - Fri Jan 22 15:51:15 2010

How did the African slave trade effect European settlements in America on the native people?
Q. "The Atlantic world brought few benefits to West Africa and Native Americans." Illustrate this statement by discussing the African slave trade and its impact and the effects of European settlements in America on the indigenous people. I have to write an essay outline using that prompt, and the book I have to use isn't helping me much. Anything will help :)
Asked by Sara G - Fri Aug 7 14:01:50 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You should probably find a new book. There are many, many well written and easy to understand books on the subject.
Answered by jiledenie04 - Fri Aug 7 14:08:40 2009

How come Africans act differently form African Americans?
Q. For instance I see more Africans value education, go to college, be polite, speak proper english or at least use a consistent accent(without any new words and phrases every month). African Americans on the other hand are none of the above, why so?
Asked by Fehauk - Wed Jul 28 19:17:04 2010 - - 16 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Africans value education so much because many places are like the third world and there is no decent chance of an education. Hence when they get the chance to become immigrants they sure as hell make sure they get an education they could not get otherwise... And citizenship.
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what percentage of African people are starving?
Q. Im doing a report on african hunger and googles acting really stupid rite now... so help plz
Asked by bubblez_okay - Wed Nov 19 13:41:38 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The numbers are astounding: 24 000 people die of hunger every day. That s one person every four seconds. 815 million human beings suffer from malnutrition and 30 million, mostly children under five years of age, die from it every year, according to estimates from the FAO. The largest number of victims live in Africa, where 34 percent of the population is severely malnourished. An recent FAO report, "The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2002," states that "widespread hunger in a world of abundance is essentially the result of poverty." A World Bank study estimated that between 1991 and 2001, when the gross global product doubled and the volume of international trade tripled, the average revenue per person in 81 of the 100 poorest… [cont.]
Answered by Ashley G - Wed Nov 19 13:46:49 2008

Who are some african americans who contributed to the civil rights movement?
Q. I have to do a project on african americans who made an impact on the civil rights movement and i need some people to do it on. I know there is Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr but i want to do somebody different. Thanks for your help.
Asked by sb - Mon Mar 16 19:15:20 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Malcom X, W. E. B. Du Bois, good luck
Answered by Sam - Mon Mar 16 19:23:37 2009

What is the best way to keep African Violets healthy during the winter?
Q. I have a small African Violet that I keep in a north window during the day and would like to know how to keep it healthy. I give it Miracle Grow African Violet plant food in its water every week and want to know if there is anything more I should be doing, do they need to be kept at a specific temperature or anything?
Asked by Maxwell J - Thu Feb 28 23:39:18 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. As I'm sure you know, African Violets should be kept indoors, preferably near a window. Also, it's best to keep them in a self watering pot. This way, you don't over/under water them. Check out this site. It gives you the do's and don'ts on your plant.
Answered by barenakedtexas - Fri Feb 29 02:14:28 2008

How do you stop African American hair from fuzzing at the front ?
Q. My niece is 11 and african american. Her hair is afro like and my sister struggles to keep it from frizzing and fuzzing. At times it has a life of it's own at the front and she's tried so many products. Can anyone recomend a product to keep her hair down at the front.
Asked by Iano B - Mon Jun 16 17:19:09 2008 - - 7 Answers - 1 Comments

A. You might want to try olive oil products for her hair, it smooths it out and it can help it from fuzzing up so much. A lot of heat and humidity after a while can do that as well so make sure to comb it softly and to use the whole olive oil kit when needed and as directed.
Answered by Serenity's Mistake - Tue Jun 17 18:06:53 2008

Can I keep my African Violets on the outdoor patio ?
Q. I am currently keeping my African Violets on the outdoor pation in the moderately shaded area, away from the direct sunlight. Is it OK? one of the plants, i used to keep in the sun and the leaves lost its pigment, so i moved them in the shade. Any suggestions? Should i move them indoors?
Asked by beautiful bird - Wed May 9 21:05:26 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. African violets do not like direct sun nor wet feet. Best to keep them in indirect sun, like indoors, and the soil barely moist for the best success.
Answered by RBRN - Wed May 9 21:20:38 2007

Why is that when African Americans hold a protest its called a protest but if white people dare protest ?
Q. like the tea parties its automatically called a "klan gathering"? Are African Americans the only ones allowed to protest in this country without being called racists? Just curious to read others thoughts on this.
Asked by sunshine33 - Sun Apr 12 14:47:47 2009 - - 22 Answers - 0 Comments

A. For those who have not heard this charge all you need to do is look at Lola's avatar. It doesn't matter if you heard it or not its there to see.
Answered by David S - Sun Apr 12 15:27:41 2009

Who was the first African American woman to teach in a white school?
Q. I have to find an article for class tomorrow on the first African American women that taught in a white school. I have searched the internet and can't find it anywhere.
Asked by Josie - Wed Apr 23 16:04:39 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Charles L. Reason was one of the first... "In 1849 Reason became the first African American to hold a professorship at a predominantly white American college when he was hired as professor of belles lettres, Greek, Latin, and French and adjunct professor of mathematics at the integrated New York Central College in McGrawville (Cortland County), New York"
Answered by xo379 - Wed Apr 23 17:45:24 2008

What is the lifespan of a captive African Bullfrog?
Q. I have a female African Bullfrog, and she is appx. 9 months old. How long is the typical lifespan of an African Bullfrog in captivity? In the wild?
Asked by Spanky - Tue Jan 16 14:49:34 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The general lifespan is about 7-15 years. Very little is actually known about the life spans of wild frogs, though. Good luck with your frog!
Answered by Diet Soylent Green - Tue Jan 16 16:51:56 2007

Can i treat an african dwarf frog and corydoras with maracyn?
Q. My 55 gallon aquarium has fin and tail rot coming from the guppies and betta and i know it is in the water. would the corydoras, otocinclus and african dwarf frog be okay throughout the medication? they have no scales. also(doesnt HAVE to be answered) do you think the plants will be harmed?
Asked by luvmysailor - Mon Sep 14 14:51:09 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. they should be, but just to be on the safe side i would do half doses for the tank so instead of putting in 5 1/2 packs only do 2 1/2 doses at a time. usually maracyns not good for crustaceans but scaleless usually handle it alright. if it doesn't work try pemafix its all Natural ingredients and it works amazing!!! aquarium salt wouldn't hurt either. good luck!! oh and no it shouldnt bother live plants!!!
Answered by smokey_thebear21 - Mon Sep 14 15:00:27 2009