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Discussion: Do you guys say "black" or "African American"?
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Originally posted by inspiration4
Not only is it not a skin color, it's not a culture. Atrl can be a scary place.
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Not just ATRL. It's the world.
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Originally posted by Feather
I've heard the term brown used plenty of times, but that's usually for "Tamil" people here.
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Feather, whereabouts in Canada do you live?
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What makes more sense
Big black ****
Big african american ****
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Member Since: 12/4/2010
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Originally posted by KΔΥ.ΒΣΣ
lol I'm playing. I say black. I've never cared for the term African-American. I'm not African. My descendants may be, but why aren't whites called Euro-Americans? I mean get it together. Interestingly enough, I watched a documentary showing that "African-American's" applications are more likely to get overlooked in the job field. We really should check other unless our names are a dead give away. If that's the case, blame your parents.
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Am bolding this because it's been brought up a lot.
Whites aren't called Euro-Americans, and don't call themselves Euro-Americans because most know where they come from. We all have met people who are proud of their French, German, Polish, Italian, English, Irish, etc heratage. Therefore, it isn't unheard of for them to be known as French-Americans, Italian-Americans, Irish-Americans, etc. Same goes for Hispanics and Asians as well.
Blacks on the other hand, again, for the most part, don't know **** about where they came from (not entirely their fault though, but that's a different topic). Hence the term African-American, instead the lesser heard terms Nigerian-American, Ghanaian-American, etc.
I italicized 'most' and 'for the most part' for a reason, btw.
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Originally posted by inspiration4
Ok, I'll make this easy. You tell me what Black people in America have in common with black people in Africa, besides appearance (if that).
Food? NO
Music? NO
Dress? NO
So... what exactly are the cultural similarities between black Americans and Africans again that justifies the ignorant "African American" term, in reference to black Americans?  |
What does that have to do with anything? Doesn't the term " African American" just mean you are of African descent?
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Member Since: 10/10/2009
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Originally posted by DrunkNHotBoyz
What does that have to do with anything? Doesn't the term " African American" just mean you are of African descent? |
No, it doesn't.
"African american", when used in the present tense, as it is, is intended to identify a person now, not 300 years ago, which is why it fails.
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Originally posted by bringhimdowndown
I say black. It's kind of like gay vs homosexual. Who wants to be called a homosexual, such an awkward and clinical term.
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Very true. But some will be offended by Black. Some will be offended by African American.
I know some gay people who prefer to be called homosexual, rather then gay, because of the feeling hearing it brings them. Hearing gay hurts more, I guess from adolescence and being asked "Are you GAY!?" all the time growing up.
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im black. i hate the term African American honestly.... IM NOT FROM AFRICA and neither is anyone in my family as far back as i can go. people use it as a politically correct statement but in reality it couldnt be more incorrect... its pretty much the equivalent of calling whites european americans (which they dont). so why african american?
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Originally posted by Anti.Emotional
What makes more sense
Big black ****
Big african american ****
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That's my final answer, Regis.
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It depends on the person. A Black person is any person of African descent from anywhere around the world. There are 'Black' people in South America, the Caribbean, Africa (of course), Europe, etc..... 'African American' is specific to Black people with roots in the United States. 
I am a Black person born and raised in the United States whose ancestors were also born in raised in the U.S. I am Black. I am African American.
Let's say someone is a Black person born and raised in Jamaica. They are Black, but not African-American. The proper term for them would be Afro-Jamaican or just Jamaican.
It's actually quite simple. I don't see what's so offensive about being called Black when you are Black either, so.....
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Originally posted by inspiration4
No, it doesn't. |
Oh. That's what wikipedia said.
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Member Since: 12/4/2010
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Originally posted by inspiration4
Ok, I'll make this easy. You tell me what Black people in America have in common with black people in Africa, besides appearance (if that).
Food? NO
Music? NO
Dress? NO
So... what exactly are the cultural similarities between black Americans and Africans again that justifies the ignorant "African American" term, in reference to black Americans? |
Who's talking about culture though?
This whole thread is about race. "Black" refers to race, not culture. "African American" refers to race, not culture. "White" refers to race, not culture. "Caucasian" refers tor race, not culture. "Asian", when referring to people, refers to race, not culture.
This thread is all about terms used to describe someone's race, not someone's culture.
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Originally posted by DrunkNHotBoyz
What does that have to do with anything? Doesn't the term " African American" just mean you are of African descent? |
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Originally posted by QueenBLadyG
Very true. But some will be offended by Black. Some will be offended by African American.
I know some gay people who prefer to be called homosexual, rather then gay, because of the feeling hearing it brings them. Hearing gay hurts more, I guess from adolescence and being asked "Are you GAY!?" all the time growing up.
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This boo. I guess that's primarily the reason why I don't use black, because for some reason I feel like it's very derogatory like "THAT BLACK GUY DID IT!!!" etc
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Black is actually the more "correct" term to use.
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Originally posted by Doc
Am bolding this because it's been brought up a lot.
Whites aren't called Euro-Americans, and don't call themselves Euro-Americans because most know where they come from. We all have met people who are proud of their French, German, Polish, Italian, English, Irish, etc heratage. Therefore, it isn't unheard of for them to be known as French-Americans, Italian-Americans, Irish-Americans, etc. Same goes for Hispanics and Asians as well.
Blacks on the other hand, again, for the most part, don't know **** about where they came from (not entirely their fault though, but that's a different topic). Hence the term African-American, instead the lesser heard terms Nigerian-American, Ghanaian-American, etc.
I italicized 'most' and 'for the most part' for a reason, btw. |
Most black people I know who are from other countries are just as proud of their native country as any white person. A lot of times, I don't know if a white person is of another descent until they say something... outside of Irish and Italian people who usually have inherent qualities that distinguish themselves from such.
Are you saying all black people look alike  . How racist.
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Originally posted by Anti.Emotional
What makes more sense
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Big african american ****
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Member Since: 1/3/2010
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Originally posted by Anti.Emotional
What makes more sense
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Big african american ****
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AAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!! 
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Originally posted by Cap10Planet
That's my final answer, Regis.
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The answer is obvious
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Member Since: 5/25/2010
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Originally posted by Anti.Emotional
What makes more sense
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Big african american ****
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...Vin
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