Sophi
I second to that and our prejudices has no bounds and sometimes, it is embarrassing. Don't misunderstand me, this issue is universal, but since we are discussing ours, let me share with you and others this story about a Somali Bantu guy and an ethnic Somali girl's love story. They both met in university and hid their romance from the preying eyes of judgemental Somalis, after graduating and both landing in good careers, they decided that it was time to tie the knot. The girl knowing how discriminatory her folks are towards Somali Bantus came up with a plan. Since her lover was raised in an Islamic environment and had more knowledge about Islam than most of his peer group, it was decided that he will claim to be an African American and a highly observant Muslim. After arguments and haggling, the family finally accepted him and the marriage took place with the theme of nin madow mareeykan ah wabarasho iyo diin wannaagsan leh. Some African American colleagues and their parents played family roles. A couple of months later, he was exposed as a Somali Bantu and the girl's family ceased any contacts with them. Many will view it that way.