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You are right. I should have been more specific. This is strictly in the hoods of NYC and London and I doubt most Caribbean are in the hood in the north east. Most of them who were NOT raised in the hood do not speak like their parents accents. If you deny that, you are lying and just want to argue.
Additionally, because of racial discrimination, some Black immigrants actively work against being perceived as African American, as a protective form of social distancing (Jackson, 2010). Social distancing by Black immigrants can include the use of cultural objects (e.g. national flags, accents) to highlight an ethnic/foreign identity that can protect from racial stereotypes and prejudices that are projected towards African Americans (Jackson, 2010; Vickerman, 2001; Waters 1999). ). Another form of social distancing includes avoiding close relationships with African Americans.
Re-reading it, this whole paragraph could be about Kamala.