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Congratulations! I have a question. Does IBSI exclude the Caribbean black diaspora in its mission? If so, why? I cannot identify as African or African American. It really hurts to feel excluded from both groups seeing as I definitely fit into African subgrouping but I am a Caribbean African, by way of slavery. I grew up in America but I hate how blacks identify themselves and others because it ALWAYS excludes me. I understand the racial history of America but see no room for this in the body of Messiah. Please do not ignore this question. I cannot commit to IBSI without knowing if I should be committing or not. I will make my decision based on your purpose. I cannot change my nationality and intend to respect African American heritage by NOT pretending I toiled here via my ancestors. I HATE people who pretend it is all the same experience. It is not!

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