Ethiopian Woman Apologises After Viral “Not Black” Remarks
An Ethiopian-born woman has apologised after a viral video in which she said she did not identify as Black drew widespread criticism online. Her comments were seen by many viewers as repeating harmful stereotypes about Black Americans and distancing herself from a broader African identity. She later acknowledged that her words caused hurt and disrespect. She said conversations with people in Ethiopia and other parts of the world helped her understand why the remarks were offensive. The incident has renewed debate about colourism, Pan-African identity, nationality and the meaning of racial labels. While race is widely understood as a social construct rather than a biological fact, many people still embrace Black identity as a source of cultural pride, political solidarity and shared history.
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