THINK ONLY WHITES ARE RACIST?

THE BOOK

2007-09-21T01:41:00.005-04:00

A collection of fresh and innovative ideas wrapped in evocative prose, observed from the perspective of a diverse variety of characters and presented using a disarming, unpretentious personal style, "Think Only Whites Are Racist? is a powerful account of one Blackman's journey across four continents. Must read.

To order online and save 32% visit:
www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/11412091055 or
www.trafford.com/06-0861

THINK ONLY WHITES ARE RACIST?

2007-09-20T11:56:00.009-04:00

INTRODUCTION

Throughout my life, I have experienced racial discrimination almost on daily basis. I am a Black African Muslim, born in Sokode in the state of Togo, which is located in the region southwest of the Sahara desert. My family moved to Ghana in 1974. Since I left Ghana in 1987, I have lived in Saudi Arabia, Germany, and Canada. In every one of these countries I have found that racism isn't perpetuated by whites alone-all races are guilty. I have also found that some global events tend to propel the intensity of, and increase the amount of racism.

The monstrous event of September 11, 2001 is one of these occurrences that didn't help matters. This, in spite of the fact that every year on March 21, the day earmarked by the United Nations as International Day of the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, I see people of all racial background come together in various cities around the world to demonstrate and make statements condemning racial discrimination. This global declaration amazes me, not because I hate the noble idea of annihilating racism. Nor am I against people from all walks of life demonstrating their beliefs. It's their actual belief that boggles my mind.

The significant elements of these demonstrations are the participants and their targets. Excluding a few whites motivated by self-criticism or political correctness, the majority of demonstrators are non-whites who usually direct their anger and venom at what they perceive as white racism. The South Asians, the Chinese, the Hispanics and African Americans I have met all believe that racism is synonymous with white people who victimize them.

However, in my capacity as a political refugee who has shared rooms and apartments and worked with many racial groups in Africa, Asia, Europe and North America, I see it differently. I don't believe in the baloney that only whites are racist. I hope I am not accused of being a white apologist. Yes whites may have perpetuated colonialism, segregation and apartheid, and been heavily involved in slavery. And yes white supremacy groups, such as the Ku Klux Klan and other Neo-Nazi groups still exist. But is that all there is about racism?

From my personal experience, it isn't white people who have exhibited the most racism towards me-on the contrary, white have shown me the least amount of racial discrimination. Unfortunately, the people who top the list of dishing out racism are those who normally complain about being victims. That is why I believe it is a fallacy to say that racism is a white person's thing, especially when this misperception stems from white people dominating the world's Geo-politics.

In contrast, my observation and experience throughout my travels and interactions are that most whites, especially those of West Europe origin, tend to be sensitive and sophisticated with racism issues. They understand the negative impact and take accusations of racism very serious.

From my perspective, the vast majority of white people resent being labeled "racist," even if they are practicing it. I have also noted that whites tend to be more considerate in corporate offices, government departments and commercial institutions where they are in charge as opposed to non-whites who rule the roost. This has given me a guiding principle of usually soliciting services in government office or store from a white person when both a colored and white person are serving.

In general, white people show great courtesy to people of color, perhaps because they don't want the race card used against them if non-whites don't receive what they want. On the other hand, non-whites don't care whether they are called racist or not. Their logic that racism is a white person's thing is deep rooted; therefore if you call them racist, they treat it a a joke.

No doubt trying to eliminate racial discrimination is an uphill battle. It just can be done when some groups believe that racism is only white racism. Racism is racism regardless of its origin and who perpetuates it.

If you have any doubt about the gravity of non-white racism, consider the simple example of relationships and marriages between races. Despite all the myths about black-white frictions, it is an observed fact that black-white unions are some of the most common form of mixed relationships today. For instance, although Germany often gets labeled high as a racist nation, it also has one of the largest black-white relationships per capita in the world.

Unfortunately, mixed race marriages among some racial groups are non-existent. Some racial groups, particularly those from South Asia and Far East Asia, often consider this type of relationship an abomination or a taboo.

Much has already been written about this vast topic. The difference, though, is these books and articles are generally written by people with little or no direct experience in racial discrimination; their works usually are based on hearsay. However, I have felt and experienced racial discrimination.

"Think Only Whites are Racist? Think Again!", is a new kind of book aimed at giving all fronts on the racial spectrum a fair short, and to make them all accountable for their actions, actions which are often detrimental to others. The book is also designed to change the current landscape of this vast topic and to usher in fresh ideas about fighting racial discrimination.

The bottom line is we need to resolve several issues of racism. People of all race, color and creed must agree and accept the concept that the color of a person's skin is no more significant than the color of his or her eyes. The philosophy, doctrine, teachings and ideology that rate one race superior and another inferior, must be realistically fought, discredited and abandoned.

We must genuinely recognize that racism is a menace and fight against it like we fight terrorism. Otherwise, racial discrimination will stick with us forever-despite our demonstration, flyer's and placards.

To read an excerpt visit: www.aliking.net

GERMAN GIRLS ARE HONEY

2007-09-16T04:55:00.004-04:00

FROM THE BOOK: THINK ONLY WHITES ARE RACIST?

My big break into the world of fun soon arrived when some of my friends went to a club in Guenzburg, the district capital. When they returned they couldn't stop talking about all the beautiful babes they'd encountered and the wonderful reception they had. I cursed myself and wondered what the hell I was doing-after all I wasn't a monk or a slave. I decided to go to the club the following week. The place was a blast.

For the next three weeks I saw different babes at the club. There were at least five whom I reckoned were in love with me. Making a choice became very dificult, although I favoured the one nicknamed Melanie. She was so beautiful and so popular at the club I felt I didn't stand a chance. I felt inferior. Weak in the presence of beauty, some might say. I was shy and intimidated to talk with her even though it was obvious she always wanted to talk to me.

Another reason I hesitated from making a move was the guy constantly in her company. He was her fellow-blond, blue eyed, well dressed-who always arrived at the club in a different posh car. The two were very popular and appeared to be perfectly matched. They danced together, especially when slow German music was played. But every time we left the club, my friends asked me, "What's wrong? That lady is madly in love with you. Are you too timid to take your chance?

They couldn't persuade me. I couldn't imagine myself, a black man and a poor refugee, without even a bicycle competing with that gentleman. As I dithered about what to do with Melanie, one of my colleagues hit on her. Melanie told him to back off or face severe consequences. That warning started the ball rolling for me.

I now knew that my fears had legs. Melanie didn't want me so I decided to make a move on the other ladies. One by one, I made live to them. However, one thing I observed with German girls was that if you made good love to them, they didn't keep it a secret. They blabbed about it to their girlfriends who had not yet had a go with me.

Meantime, when the word got out, Melanie started acting jealous and turned aggressive. As one of the club's waitresses she was at huge disadvantage. In between taking and delivering food and drink orders, it was difficult for her to have any meaningful conversation with me. So, she began to follow me outside to see what I was up to with the other ladies.

One day when she saw me in the thick of affairs with another lady, she broke. She stomped back into the club. I could hear her complain to her best friend, Karin, who also baby sat her daughter. When I re-entered the club, Karin came at me.
"Ali, you stupid boy, you're making Melanie upset."
"What the.....?" I scratched my head. What was going on? Melanie and I were friends but there'd never been talk of any romantic relationship. And I was still too nervous to talk to her about love. I felt very sad and confused.

I shrugged my shoulders at Karin and walked over to Tony, the DJ, and sat beside him. Tony often invited me to do stand-in as MC and that made me even more popular at the club. My friends realizing I wasn't dancing as I used to, came over.
"What's wrong with you?" they asked.
I shrugged my shoulders. Then Karin walked up to me. What now, I wondered.
"Melanie's asked me to take you to her apartment when the club closes. She'll follow later after she finishes up at the club.

At 3 a.m., Karin took me to Melanie's apartment. Thirty minutes later Melanie arrived home. By then I had already taken my shower and had gone straight to bed and waited for whatever she had in store for me. As I expected, she also took her shower and then came over and lay beside me on the bed. She took my hands. I concluded it was now or never. I cautiously moved my hands around her two gorgeous breasts. We then came face to face and as soon as our mouths met,we started intense kissing......................................................................

..................................................................................................................
................................As her body continued to weaken and her orgasm became extremely high, I moved towards the lower part of her body and without any delay, penetrated her private part. She let out a loud scream. She continued to scream all morning...........................................................
After two hours of what was perhaps the best lovemaking I ever had, we fell asleep. .....................
.............................Later she told me the guy I had feared was gay. I breathed a sigh of relief.

For more information, visit
www.aliking.net