tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post8461420924717448986..comments2023-10-26T02:13:03.378-07:00Comments on Acting White Acting Black: PBS: AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES 2James C. Collierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06268279457459050826noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post-23344147786091950262011-02-27T11:08:20.534-08:002011-02-27T11:08:20.534-08:00For father's day in 2007, I presented my dad, ...For father's day in 2007, I presented my dad, research of our family history. <br /><br />This begins in 1790 in South Carolina - John Harris, who had just arrived from London.<br /><br />I'd love to send this to someone who can verify all of this..Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00334615511480211872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post-67479280062263031012009-08-07T17:22:10.952-07:002009-08-07T17:22:10.952-07:00This is pure speculation of course but, if you loo...This is pure speculation of course but, if you look at Linda Johnson Rice, it appears as if she is probably related to one side of her parent’s families. Remember there were plenty in the African American communities (as well as many others) who adopted from their own family members that were either unmarried or young adults who became pregnant too young back around the time Linda was born. It is possible that it was at least half of her bloodline that was being analyzed.<br /><br />Either way it was wonderful to learn about her parents who raised a really grounded and decent person.Lisa Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post-28002390315852950472008-02-24T21:59:00.000-08:002008-02-24T21:59:00.000-08:00My family and I watched this segment today. I am ...My family and I watched this segment today. I am very interested in finding out my family tree. My father committed suicide when I was younger. I never met my grandmother or anyone on his side of the family. This show really touched me.*Tanyetta*https://www.blogger.com/profile/14339189484151758472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post-7680404893744727312008-02-14T18:40:00.000-08:002008-02-14T18:40:00.000-08:00Per Anon 12:35, the second show revealed Rice-John...Per Anon 12:35, the second show revealed Rice-Johnson as adopted, so I suppose disclosure requirements were met, albeit in curious order.James C. Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06268279457459050826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post-68503728864235014252008-02-07T21:22:00.000-08:002008-02-07T21:22:00.000-08:00Your comments in regards to the impact that knowin...Your comments in regards to the impact that knowing about one's lineage can have on your self-esteem and aspirations makes me think about how often teachers are derided when they focus on Black History with Black students. I think the Chris Rock analogy helps us to understand how powerful it can be to a young person to know about the accomplishments of others from their culture, particularly in a society that often send subliminal messages that you are "less than" or "less capable."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post-38326777599959527812008-02-07T14:17:00.000-08:002008-02-07T14:17:00.000-08:00I thought this was a fascinating series and would ...I thought this was a fascinating series and would love to track my own lineage! Your blog is pretty fascinating, too.... (((((HUGS))))) sandiSondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00129612578192867606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post-54462577376680677662008-02-06T21:35:00.000-08:002008-02-06T21:35:00.000-08:00Anon 12:35, I checked and you are correct re: the ...Anon 12:35, I checked and you are correct re: the adoption. Not sure why the program ignores this fact - especially on a project that seeks unknown truths.James C. Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06268279457459050826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post-45765822095409420602008-02-06T12:35:00.000-08:002008-02-06T12:35:00.000-08:00The presentation of Linda Johnson-Rice was a bit p...The presentation of Linda Johnson-Rice was a bit perplexing. Her footage failed to reveal her full status as adopted at age 3, and leads the viewer, by way of a family tree, to believe she is the biological daughter of Eunice Johnson, and great granddaughter of Reverend William McAlpine (Eunice's grandfather), founder of the eventual Selma University. Celebrity qualifies her for inclusion, but this inaccuracy does a disservice to the science underpinning the program.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com