A jet airliner is in trouble due to a fuel leak.
The captain comes on the radio and states they are jettisoning all luggage to save weight and make it to an airport. A few minutes later, he asks the passengers to toss out everything even their seat covers and stand if necessary.
This still isn't enough so he asks for volunteers to jump out. Of course no one comes forward. He then says,"since otherwise we crash and all die, I'll do this alphabetically..
"Are there any African-Americans on board?"
No one comes forward.....
"Are there any Blacks on board?"
No one comes forward....
Are there any Coloreds on board?"
Still nothing...
Back at their seat, a little Black girl turns to her mother and asks,
"Momma, aren't we all those things?"
The mother looks down and replies, "No honey, today we are Negroes."
The End
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