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I believe you stated your father to be Jamaican. Did you find that he made you feel as if you were different or better than African Americans?Both focused on family and I was able to learn about the injustices from both perspectives. My mother's family was treated poorly when they came to the US, in many cases they were referred to as rodents and "filth". They had to work hard to get to where they did but she helped me understand that because they did have lighter skin, it was easier for them whereas my black family did not and still does not have it well in this country. My father taught me to be strong and to only align myself with people who have shared my struggle and understand it. It makes sense to me. I feel you though. I am sorry for everything your father went through. I can't imagine going through that.