T.D. Jakes in South Africa

Stop hating please. this is actually the chief's wife. i think it is a beautiful picture. Africa, South Africa, we are one people. When i go overseas i dont represent my people, i represent Africa.

Posted at 9:56AM on October 30th 2008 by Lulu

I'm a South African and I feel that a lot of writers need to put in more research when they write about this continent and each country in particular. Just as African-Americans get upset and annoyed aboout being stereotyped the same applies. South Africa 101, it is made up of nine provinces, has eleven official language. The region Rev TD Jakes was in is Xhosa, and the women are dressed in traditional Xhosa dress not South African, every tribe has its own traditional dress. I'm a Motswana, there are other tribes and not every one in this country is Zulu. There are others namely: North Sotho, South Sotho, Venda, Xonga, Ndebele, Zulu- yes Miss Oprah's tribe, Xhosa as mentioned, Tswana, Afrikaans, English and Swazi.

Posted at 11:00AM on October 27th 2008 by Keneilwe

I am African-American in the truest sense, being born in america to African parents. I have experienced ignorance on part of African-Africans and Americans. I can recall many years of taunts and tease from African-American children with regards to my last name, culture clothing, skin complexion, braided hair style, parent accents...etc. on the other end, I have dealt with Africans treating my as a second class citizens when I enter their business establishments.

Posted at 9:45AM on October 27th 2008 by J

Unfortunately ignorance is a two way street. While it is great to learn about the continent of Africa& its people, some Africans could get to know African-Americans culture also. Too many people rely on media stereotypes! I'm of African-American/Jamaican descent. I also speak Spanish. I learn/read about many cultures. We need to stop complaining and get to know one another. We have more in common than not!

Posted at 8:23AM on October 26th 2008 by C

This magazine has always amazed me with articles, information and so forth. Thank your Essences.

Posted at 6:51PM on October 25th 2008 by Dawn

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Posted at 4:48PM on October 25th 2008 by YOUR NAMEjanniedavismiller

Black-American have very little knowledge about Africa...Most of them are very ignorant about events in Africa.The level of backwardness amongst Black American is alarming compared to the information we were fed by the media. The white Americans are supporting Obama because they see real determination,integrity,zeal and audacity of hope that Black-African represent.

Posted at 5:22AM on October 25th 2008 by AKINOLA M.A.

i was with the bishop at mega fest,and his intent was to go further into so. africa to aid in small projects like making access to clean water easier and other small projects like supplies for childrens schools. i believe his heart is in the right place and i apologize for any geographical comments made in error. i know africa is a great contenint. peace & love / hotep

Posted at 1:04AM on October 25th 2008 by gina

Essence, please make an effort to be specific in the future. Africa (the continent) has 53 distinct countries. South Africa is just one of them.

Posted at 8:01PM on October 24th 2008 by SSS

oh my... she is so beautiful.I miss africa,so much... i come from malawi,but my tribe is originally from south africa.how i wish i could go and spend some time there,dress just like her... lol Africa!!!

Posted at 3:08AM on October 24th 2008 by lee