For those that apply: What was the moment you began to call yourself and others 'ADOS'?

[EndGame]

What's the point of this thread?

The usual

 

[mag357]

Ur really saying ppl use that term in real life?

Never heard it before or even seen it in writing other then on here

 

[Dwolf]

Im surrounded by black folk. I live down south.

Where has your nomadism landed you now

 

[CinnaSlim]

Where has your nomadism landed you now

Been in Raleigh for over a year.

 

[Marzupial]

What happens when you google ados?

 

[invalid]

I don’t have a problem using new terms or identities if they properly define a person.
I am proud of all of our histories here in this country. I think we need to study more of our history here instead of needing to go all the way back to Africa looking for Kings and Queens. That is escapism to me and also an insecurity. People want to be associated with greatness, but instead of discovering the magnificent things that slaves have done on our soil, we forgo a knowledge of that for “Kemet”.

I am proud to be a descendant of slaves. But not all of my black ancestors in the US were enslaved. The term ADOS ignores them and their story which is why I can’t fully embrace the term. I mentioned before, I would prefer a term like “American Descendants of Colonial Africans” or “Descendants of Colonial Africans” which is broad enough to include all classes of African persons (enslaved, free, indentured) while also making a distinction about their colonial heritage.

Outside of that, I’m a person that loves power. I do. It has an aroma that arouses me. Black people have more power if we coalesce and formate up. And the best chance of that is through pan-Africanism which is why I won’t be able to fully give that up even though sometimes it may appear to some of us to be a one-sided relationship. The future to me consist of the ability to move ideas, resources, and capital with ease between Atlanta, Jacmel, Bahia, Luanda, Jo-burg, Mombasa, South London, back to Compton. And my hope is that Sub-Saharan African countries will stand up and step into their roles as being leaders of the African race while defending their sons and daughters scattered across the globe. It’s a tall ask considering their internal plights but I have to hold out for that hope.

 

[3rdWorld]

The 'Ados' term is designed to keep Black Americans believing their story begins with slavery.
Like the rampant use of the N word in popular media was by design to get you used to being one.

People still falling for the devils trickery

 

[Amerikan Melanin]

I like foundational black American better.

 

[you're NOT "n!ggas"]

The 'Ados' term is designed to keep Black Americans believing their story begins with slavery.
Like the rampant use of the N word in popular media was by design to get you used to being one.

People still falling for the devils trickery

 

[The Amerikkkan Idol]

I've been trying to find a way to differentiate between those of us who come from the lineage and those that don't since Obama turned out to be such a sellout, who just came off as so tone deaf when it came to talking down to African-Americans and I started hearing all these non ADOS Africans/Caribbeans talking shyt about us.

Finally, last year or so, somebody came up with a cohesive acronym to describe the lineage and so I ran with it.

It couldve been AADOS or DOS or FBA or any other shyt, but ADOS best describes the situation we're dealing with here in the United Snakkkes

 

[you're NOT "n!ggas"]

I don’t have a problem using new terms or identities if they properly define a person.
I am proud of all of our histories here in this country. I think we need to study more of our history here instead of needing to go all the way back to Africa looking for Kings and Queens. That is escapism to me and also an insecurity. People want to be associated with greatness, but instead of discovering the magnificent things that slaves have done on our soil, we forgo a knowledge of that for “Kemet”.

I am proud to be a descendant of slaves. But not all of my black ancestors in the US were enslaved. The term ADOS ignores them and their story which is why I can’t fully embrace the term. I mentioned before, I would prefer a term like “American Descendants of Colonial Africans” or “Descendants of Colonial Africans” which is broad enough to include all classes of African persons (enslaved, free, indentured) while also making a distinction about their colonial heritage.

I gotta disagree here. I'm not the Kemetic (more power to em) but to me it's more about reclaiming and reasserting identity, establishing self determination, etc. Honestly, I almost feel that if anything, a lot of escapism is coming in the way our history here is romanticized. Yes, there is a ton of history and accomplishments to take pride in, but it came with a cost. And that cost isn't just monetary.

Acknowleging that our history precedes (and can/will proceed) the USA shouldn't be mistaken for ignoring our history here. I'll never understand that notion. Ultimately, I think it's healthy to assess what America has meant for us and separate the good from the bad from the good for our own wellbeing.

Outside of that, I’m a person that loves power. I do. It has an aroma that arouses me. Black people have more power if we coalesce and formate up. And the best chance of that is through pan-Africanism which is why I won’t be able to fully give that up even though sometimes it may appear to some of us to be a one-sided relationship. The future to me consist of the ability to move ideas, resources, and capital with ease between Atlanta, Jacmel, Bahia, Luanda, Jo-burg, Mombasa, South London, back to Compton. And my hope is that Sub-Saharan African countries will stand up and step into their roles as being leaders of the African race while defending their sons and daughters scattered across the globe. It’s a tall ask considering their internal plights but I have to hold out for that hope.

This is where it's at THIS is Pan Africanism. Those that are talented, innovative and determined enough are making it happen. Trust and believe