I am 1/2 black, and 1/2 white. White I use as a generic term, as well as black.
I personally find the term African-American offensive. I was born here, and do not want to be hyphenated. An immigrant who is from Africa, and naturalized is African-American to me...(Origin of birth -- Current residence).
A white South African who is naturalized is technically African-American to me, though most would say that isn't correct.
To hyphenate someone who is born somewhere is not proper, as it suggests they are not native to that land.
I do not know alot of my father's (black) side, and lineage, and believe black is most proper. Since blacks were considered property for 400 years, I doubt any accurate records could be found.
Convince me why I should accept African-American if Euro-American is not an official term.
2006-10-08
13:45:30
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Benjamin W
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