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[QUOTE]Originally posted by BigMix: [QB] [QUOTE]Ashait So sorry, I know this is a bit off topic but I just wanted to share this story with you folks… I’ve followed the MANY debates on this site arguing over what race/color the Egyptians (ancient or otherwise) are and this question was answered so clearly on my recent visit to Egypt. I went on one of those prefab tours that visits all the grand sites from Cairo to Aswan with about 30 other Americans, Europeans, and Australians. It was an AMAZING experience and once I get my scanner working I will share some of my photos with you all, but that’s not the point of my story. My point is this… Everywhere I went the native people would refer to me as “same color”, “my color”, or “sister”, never once did they utter those words to any of my fellow travelers (and I was listening for it too). Now often this was said to solicit me into buying something from a stand/store but more often it was to demonstrate a common understanding of racial identity. One of the most telling illustrations of this racial affinity was when I stepped off of the tour bus in Aswan, and the porter walked up to me, bypassing more than a few others in my group, looked up to the sun and said “the sun is wonderful, yes” while rubbing his skin. At first I had no idea what he was talking about, I thought he was nuts, but then it dawned on me; he was talking about his skin color. He was praising the sun for blessing it with a rich and healthy tone. And then he spoke the most telling two words, “my color” a phrase I heard countless times in every town we visited from all genders, ages, and melanin-kissed hues. I’m about two shades darker than a brown paper bag and I have kinky-curly hair; In other words, I’m Black. And so are they Oh, and just in case you are wondering, there were THREE people on the trip who were of Arabic/Mid Eastern or Mediterranean decent, none of whom were treated with the same affection as I was. I just wanted to share that little tid-bit with you as you continue to argue over the Egyptians race. [/QUOTE] I enjoy your positive first hand experience. Take your photos to Duane Reade or Rite Aide Pharmacy and have them scanned pronto. They do an excellent job and its about $0:29 per scan [/QB][/QUOTE]
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