using the word colloquially was like opening pandora's box
... and why do people claim that latinos are allies of blacks in low-income communities? the fact that we live in close proximity is
just circumstance. they wouldn't live in our communities if they had the option.
despite coming from poverty-stricken places, the general immigrant mentality is that, when he/she comes to america, he/she is at least superior to the american negro. be it the indian, dominican, rican, etc.
and honestly, ignorance and lack of education is just so incredibly prevalent in a lot of urban areas that anyone can get a pass
... that's mainly the root.