“Do you feel a sense of connection with others who’s ancestors came from the same part of the world?”
Mm..not really. I mean I’m part African, part Native American and probably part European in some distant way. How the heck would I know what country my people came from?! lol. I identify myself most strongly with fellow Americans, regardless of their origins.
“Do you belong to organizations that reflect your ethnicity?”
No, can’t say that I do. In fact, I tend to avoid doing things like that because deep down inside I think I have a phobia of “the sea of sameness.” Nothing against ethic clubs or anything, but I just like being around varied groups of people.
“Do you own anything that’s symbolic of your ethnicity?”
Besides an American flag? Nope. I mean, what flag do you bear for Africa? lol. Besides, I’ve never been there in my life.
This is a funny question for me because I really do not think of myself in terms of being an “African-American.” Though, technically, that is what I am. I was born in a black community, left it and was immersed in a pretty cosmopolitan city (Phoenix). But I don’t feel the need to gather with those who are of similar ethnicity. The whole idea is kinda foreign, even strange, to me because I’m so used to being around lots of different people.