I didn't come here to be a spokesperson for ANY person besides myself. If I come across as a spokesperson for all African Americans or any other African American, I'm very sorry.
Azizi, I at least don't think you come across that way -- if anyone gets that impression, it may be just the price you pay for being someone both very knowledgable and notably skilled at sharing what you have learned with folks from 'way different backgrounds. (What, me suck up? ha!)
Seriously, I enjoy your posts, and I have great respect for your studies and your ability to put unfamiliar (to me of course) ideas across clearly. Keep at it!
-HM