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After reading many of the comments I have to clarify something. You have to watch this video in context. When this video was made, there was no Black Power movement, nor were there any major civil rights initiatives that had occurred. From the Ethiopian kid's perspective, he was identifying as what he is...a Habesha or Ethiopian. A proud royal Ethiopian at that. The identifying of oneself as a racial colour didn't become popular until the mid 1960's during the civil rights movement in the USA, because most black people in America cannot accurately trace their ancestry to a particular nation. This kid could as being a part of the royal family and in current times an ambassador in Ethiopia, he is well aware of who he is. So, his "superiority" complex is pretty much how he was brought up and how many Ethiopians viewed themselves compared to the "fareng" or foreigner, or even to the "bariya" (the subjugated or enslaved) darker East African tribes that his tribe dominated since the fall of the Zagwe dynasty in the 1300's. So, there you have it. He's not hating himself or black people as a whole, as there is no country called "Black", but maybe a bit of jingoistic patriotism and extreme pride due to nationality and history of his country. Not defending this guy, but you have to understand the full context before sounding rabid and unhinged.
---From someone who is of Beta Israel ancestry and knows plenty about Ethiopian history and culture. You're welcome.
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