Jeremey McMillan writes:
>Hmmm... That's a good question to ask. I don't know about the African
>part, but the "Van" part in his name makes me think he is mostly likely of
>Dutch descent. But he possibly could be of North African Dutch descent.
>I saw a biography of Beethoven on the A&E channel. Beethoven once said
>that the "Van" part in his name stood for royalty. COME ON, Beethoven!
>Did you have to lie about your lineage. Talk about too much pride!!
Hmmmm ... My name is "Schwartz," obviously a variation on "schwarz,"
German for "black." This must account for my incredible rhythm and hook
shot. Actually, very few people in my family are African-American. Then
again, I belong to a small family.
Steve Schwartz