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I don't mind, but I moved your comments to my talk page instead. No, most Egyptians are not aware of Afrocentrism; it would probably never occur to them. However, most Egyptian Americans are aware because of its popularity in the African American community. Egyptians in general who encounter it often react with disbelief, dismissal, annoyance or they just don't care. With regard to being regarded as Caucasian, yes and no, it varies. Personally, I take  issue with Egyptians being described as either white or Caucasian, even though this is how the US classifies them. I know that many Egyptians, especially Egyptian Americans, would also take issue with this classification. And, yes, they consider themselves African basically; it's just not as important for them as it may be to other African communities or African Americans.

Why are Egyptians offended by Afrocentrism? Mostly because Afrocentrism to them is a form of cultural appropriation. Since most Egyptians are not black, Afrocentrists expend much energy to explain that in ways that distance Egyptians from their history. Most Egyptians take pride in their heritage, and Afrocentrism is often perceived as an attempt to ""disinherit"" them in a way. Egyptians are sensitive both about their present and their past. There is also a perceived racism toward modern Egyptians inherent in Afrocentric thought; in particular, the spurious claim that ancient Egyptian civilization collapsed when the Egyptians supposedly became biologically or ""racially"" ""diluted"" by foreign invasion (an idea to which Eurocentrists/White supramicists also hold dearly). I should probably add that over the years there has been occasional tension between the Egyptian American and African American communities in general, e.g. during cultural exhibits and similar events  a relationship that is otherwise quite amicable and will hopefully continue as such."