2elijah said:

I have 9 siblings. We were all born in France, so French we are but from Arabic parents which makes us Arabic too. I have learnt Spanish and English at the same time and spent two years in Spain and now I've been in the USA for about 7 years. I agree with the lack of knowledge when it comes to foreign culture but here is my input on the subject.

There is only one race: Human race
Many ethnicities: Latin, African American, Asia, Caucasian, ...
Latin includes: Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and even French since all those 4 romance languages come from the Latin Language itself. However, in the USA the word latin seems to revolve around South American countries only setting aside Italy, France and Portugal.

Vanity is half African American and half German, to my knowledge she is not Latin.
Mani is half Italian and half Egyptian, to me she is Arabic and Latin.

Now, is ethnicity such an important factor to all live together? I don't think so. I take people as they are and vice versa.

That's funny and true! , I'm Black and there is this White lady on Princefams she kept saying "but he CAN'T be Black he just can't be, I could feel her anxiety thru the computer screen She was from New Zealand or Australia or somewhere where the aren't many of us, girlfriend was HIGHLY upset!

wlcm2thdwn said:

. Wow. I didn't know a perm could fool so many people I thought this myth was disproven decades ago? A while back I was reading a Minneapolis census website and it stated that both of Prince's parents were registered as black. I wish the world could reach a point where different cultures are celebrated versus feared. Most humans are afraid of anything different.

Many folks and there are SEVERAL on this very site that rather think P isn't black. They are not at ease knowing that they dig someone as MUCH as they do who happens to be black. They have a problem with that element right there. That's why it's brought up sooooo much on this site. Folks don't talk about Lenny and he REALLY is mixed. But it's not an issue to people on here about Lenny cuz their not knee deep into Lenny like they are Prince. So to ease their minds, they justify it by simply trying to convince themselves and others that p isn't black. It's gotta hurt.

Many folks and there are SEVERAL on this very site that rather think P isn't black. They are not at ease knowing that they dig someone as MUCH as they do who happens to be black. They have a problem with that element right there. That's why it's brought up sooooo much on this site. Folks don't talk about Lenny and he REALLY is mixed. But it's not an issue to people on here about Lenny cuz their not knee deep into Lenny like they are Prince. So to ease their minds, they justify it by simply trying to convince themselves and others that p isn't black. It's gotta hurt.

blackguitaristz said:

True, and it will never end...you could not have said that better, and then they'll try to diminish his "Blackness" by bringing up his parents background and twist it all around to make it "acceptable" to explain to their friends and family "oh he's not really black , because..he's dated white women in the past, latin women..and yadda..yadda..yadda.."..doesn't mean a thing and doesn't mean he doesn't know who he is..some of these fans really have not been listening to the lyrics of many of his songs have they? I won't name the album...but he surely lets you know he is very much aware of who he is. He does an appearance at the "Alma Awards" and all of a sudden "oh Prince is Latin"..Bono appeared at the NAACP awards...does that make Bono Black? Robert Dinero's dated Black women all his life...does that make him "Black" or changes his skin color? Lawd how the stories in here run rampant as if if it's a curse to love a Black musician whose part of the human race..
[Edited 7/19/07 17:10pm]

I thought it was well known that Robert Dinero is black.
So, let's see. Robert Dinero is black and Prince is Italian. Yeah, that's it.
j/k

wlcm2thdwn said:

That is a funny story...shows you how ignorant the rest of the world can be when it comes to defining people of the Black/African-American race..did she realize that by him being part of the Black/African-American race that he is also part of the "Human Race?". Was this lady hospitalized after that? That reminds me of that movie with "Imitation of Life" when the white guy found out his girlfriend had a Black Mother...he went ballistic and dumped her..

But....here we go again... ....when are people going to understand the history of "African/Black Americans?" for crying out loud..our varied complexions..we carry the "human race" in our bloodlines...that's just the way it is with all Black/African-Americans in this country and other parts of the world...we come in ALL shades... why oh why do people try to water down Prince's blood line or feel they have to "upgrade" from being black to make him more acceptable for their own comfort or when it's convenient?

At least most of us know what happened during slavery times all over the world and why sooooo many black men and women come in varied complexions that are questionable to some, whether his mom or dad had "whatever" in their blood--well so do the majority of Black men and women in this country and all over the world... doesn't mean we're not part of the Black/African-American race...uh...remember that "one drop rule in America?" Or did we forget? It was only a little under 500 years ago that slavery took place in this country...did some of you forget what happened? Did you really think the varying complexions would have disappeared by now ? All those varying complexions reveals the truth of America's past--which rears itself in the bloodlines of those descendants of African/African-American/Blacks in the world...the evidence of history does not lie...people do.. : See I know the reality of America's past but I walk with no hate in my heart, because I am not the one that racists or those who perpetrate hatred based on skin color have to face on their judgement day.

I have 8 siblings and we vary in complexion ...same parents though varying complexions are common with Black/African-American families...so would they love Prince any less once they find out he's a member of the Black race and would they still be a fan of his music? I mean really...after all he is human...so let's respect and appreciate him for "all that he is" and his music. I mean if there is an artist's music I like, you think I base my decision to like or dislike their music based on their "skin color/race? How silly is that?.

The simple fact of life is, that if you can't accept the reality of someone's race as equal to them being a human being, then you have a real problem and some real human issues....but I wish those of you well that think that way....good luck in your quest to accept all people as part of the human race and not just those you feel "comfortable" with.....just my human cents.

Peace
[Edited 7/19/07 13:55pm]

2elijah said:

Excellent Post!!! Thank You!!!

malbena said:

Unfortunately, and sad but true,in America, "race" is a major issue.

It's true, most people in America refer to Latin as South and Central Americas/Many parts of the Caribbean as well.

..and let's not forget "African" (Black) is part, a "major" part of this Human Race, but all too often disrespected, belittled and denied by many.
[Edited 7/19/07 13:53pm]

Shawnt24 said:

I also think that a lot of people simply don't understand that you don't have to be literally black to be black.

PleasurePrinciple said:

Any brother that can grow his hair as long as he did during shoulder lenght times is mixed with something!
[Edited 7/18/07 18:33pm]

PleasurePrinciple said:

Any brother that can grow his hair as long as he did during shoulder lenght times is mixed with something!
[Edited 7/18/07 18:33pm]

There are a number of myths regarding Prince’s ethnicity and gender, some spread by Prince himself. The most pervasive is that he is the child of a black father and white mother, a myth later bolstered by the film Purple Rain, starring Prince himself. Prince's parents are, in fact African-American, his mother of African-American, Indian and Caucasian lineage, specifically (noted in a 1985 Rolling Stone interview with Prince). And according to an April 28, 1983 Rolling Stone article,Prince's father is of Black and Italian ancestry, and his mother "is a mixture of a bunch of things."

kmrtnz said:

those early interviews/articles are full of shit I never once believed that Prince was half-Italian.Prince was just saying those things to stir up controversy and fool everybody.He wanted people to wonder whether he was black or white,if he was gay or straight,etc.Listen to the song "Controversy".It was just a game he was playing.I can't believe how many of you guys bought into it,lol.

Prince is black.End of story

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[Edited 7/20/07 0:46am]

SoulAlive said:

BANG! Dead on target.

acjohns said:

agree with u... true
he likes latins /
Appolonia
Vanity 6
Sheila E
MARTIKA
Jill JONES
TAJA savelle.
Mani
MAYTE
Selma hayek
MORRIS Day


ALL this girls with latin roots.and morris offcourse is a man

blackguitaristz said:

yeah he is black.. and still have mixed blood....

Spanish and Italian belong to the same family:







Thank you!

okay so now we're talking abt Manuela's father and mother? okay... wats going on?


and no- Prince is not italian.

oh- and don't use wikipedia! such a god-awful source, really.

2elijah said:

I have 9 siblings. We were all born in France, so French we are but from Arabic parents which makes us Arabic too. I have learnt Spanish and English at the same time and spent two years in Spain and now I've been in the USA for about 7 years. I agree with the lack of knowledge when it comes to foreign culture but here is my input on the subject.

There is only one race: Human race
Many ethnicities: Latin, African American, Asia, Caucasian, ...
Latin includes: Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and even French since all those 4 romance languages come from the Latin Language itself. However, in the USA the word latin seems to revolve around South American countries only setting aside Italy, France and Portugal.

Vanity is half African American and half German, to my knowledge she is not Latin.
Mani is half Italian and half Egyptian, to me she is Arabic and Latin.

Now, is ethnicity such an important factor to all live together? I don't think so. I take people as they are and vice versa.

2elijah said:

PREACH!

Astasheiks said:

well supposedly.. Prince wore weave (there's a thread on it) .. Im still in denial about this (im just not accepting that lol), but I think all men can grow their hair long.. and may even grow faster than females

I heard the oldest gen human have is African origin and I am proud to have African genes. !

Flowerz said:

Back in the seventies you grew out your fro and then realxed it ....no weave needed back then .....So he must still have it relaxed take a look at his old pics in the 70's ...big ole fro ..

All Black people have something besides African in their blood~but Ima back out this thread b4 it turns ugly when people realize Prince is...hes...omg..HES BLACK ohh nooooo

sataninas said:

You must be talking about the sans bushman from South Africa who are the oldest living human beings to date and it is believed they carry the features of all the human race.




"The Bushmen of southern Africa are believed to be direct descendents of the first evolved Homo sapiens over 100,000 years ago.....research reveals that the genetic markers found in their DNA are unlike any others found outside of Africa"
[Edited 7/20/07 13:56pm]

PleasurePrinciple said:

I suppose it depends whether you define ethnicity by skin colour or heritage. I look one thing but I'm something completely different, the same might be true of Prince. I'm more interested in celebrating the way explores all types of music than specifically tracing which elements might be linked to his heritage or sexual preference.