Greetings,

In relation to the first question about clinging to labels of whiteness.....

It is not my intention to cling to labels that define "white" but rather to be clear with the audience who cannot see me that I am caucasion. I used "white" because that is the terminology that the innitial question used. Reading the information you posted from Neely Fuller Jr. about white people who classify themselves as white is important information for me. When it comes to classification I struggle to find the appropriate words because my aim is not to offend while being true to myself. For instance as a follower of Haile Selassie I I have been given and received the title of Ras. This for some is offensive as I am not physically black. To call mysef Jahphetic may not communicate effectively as many do not relate to biblical classifications. To call myself human and not provide further racial classification can offend those who see many band wagon riders of Rastafari jumping on the "color blind" ride. To call myself a "pan-africanist" as you have labeled me is a classification that will offend those who believe a caucasoid could never represent heartical aims, atonement, and works towards the Motherland. To label myself from the Root of Roots being Africa and as you've labeled us as "an African family" opens up a can of worms for those who do not accept any caucasoid finding their root and destiny being the same; Africa.

I give thanks for your question because it makes me think and learn. Although I did classify myself as "white" I do not like that classification because I feel it speaks to my heritage and label within the system but not my works or heart or family. Your post helps me to feel through how best to denounce priveledge associated with "white" classification as well being clear in who I am outwardly in relation to skin pigment. I am still not sure how to best express my outward classification on this board and appreciate you grounding me in how classifying myself as white can lead to continued acceptance of the power imbalance inherit in the white supremist system.

Your second statement is that "only white people will hate you if you give up their system of classification" I challenge this because from my experience on this board some who are physically classified as "black" are angered by caucasions asserting they are different than "whiteness". You said "non-white ones will appreciate your sincerity". Yes some do but some for many overstandable reasons become stuck in seeing me for just my racial classification (does not matter if it is white, caucasion, japhetic...) and not the works and do not appreciate me asserting a distinction within my classification.

Your third input says black supremacy is a misnomer. I agree with you if one is trying to equate and measure "black" supremacy in the same context as "white". The point being there is no same context because of the history and power system that is white supremist.

I do not agree that black supremacy is a misnomer if we are overstanding it in relation to creation which is what I meant in my post.

What I mean by Black Supremacy (not in relation to White Supremacy) is the earthical reality that Black was first and all other races came from Black, that the womb is black, and that the seed that is planted in the soil is in blackness. This is proof and lays my foundation for overstanding black supremacy in relation to the first humanoid on earth, the incubator of life (womb) continentally and physically(womb-man), and the black soil from which all of earth's bounty is rooted. This again is not in relation to white supremacy which is about greed, death, destruction, and exploitation. Another point is that Christ in his annointed character, and Haile Selassie in his kingly character are black and supreme beings in my life. However it is not the "blackness" that makes them supreme but rather their actions.

Your fourth and final question was "is it necessary to differentiate between captive and slaves" in relation to our slide shows on the slave castles?

No we have not distinguished between "captive and slave". I do not know if it is necessary to differentiate and do not fully overstand the question and would like to. Please share more about your question so I can become clear.

I look forward to your post and insights.

Peace,
Christopher