[DBlack]

Excellent Editorial that compares or otherwise exposes the parralel perceptions and philosophies that Africans and African Americans have. Here are a couple:

Africans believe that efforts by progressives to revamp Africa are being thwarted by some elements of the western society that want Africa on its knees. African Americans believe that efforts to resurrect African-American communities are being impeded by a segment of the white community that desires the dependence of African Americans.

Africans think that African-Americans make them look bad. African-Americans think that Africans make them look bad. In the eyes of whom, one may ask. In the eyes of those who do not wish to see any side appreciating, strengthening and emulating what is good in each other. Beyond the myth, the rise of African-Americans will mean the demise of Africa’s stereotype as failed society, such as the rise of Africans will also mean the demise of African-American stereotype.

There's alot more in the full article. I think this also sheds light on the African-African American relationship and why it is so dismal.