Dr. Umar trying to redefine what Black means

The conversation delves into the identity of Black Americans, their shared historical trauma and triumph, and the unique linguistic and cultural markers that define their ethnic group. It explores the burden of identifying as American, the pride and celebration of Black American achievements, and the relegation of Black Americans to slavery and plantations. Additionally, it discusses the contributions and struggles of Black Americans, their ancestry and ethnicity, the DAFA movement, and the concept of Descendants of African Freedmen in America. The conversation also highlights the need for census reform and the identification of Black American as an ethnic group.TakeawaysBlack American as an ethnic groupShared historical trauma and triumphUnique linguistic and cultural markersChapters00:00 Census Reform and Ethnicity Identification