majority of my friends are black and say they dont want to be called that because most of them have never been to africa, nor do they want to go there,,, so why all the hype??? i dont see the logic !
2006-09-08 22:54:43 · 14 answers · asked by John C 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
im not racist nor are the people im refering to white,, also i just woke up so i was not aware someone posted it, im from detroit, so i live around them everyday,,, yeah it may be the motherland,, but for their ancestors most likely great great granparents,,, not them,,,
2006-09-08 23:29:18 · update #1
I hate that name.
I'm not african (at least not all the way, it's been watered down quite a bit) and, according to many racists, I'm not american. And I don't caim to be because to me the only americans are indians.
So, I'm just me.
But the thing is, people think we feel comfortable with it. I figure it's better then 'colored' or ni**er. Because I don't like those names even more. I don't even like being called ni**a by my fellow black peers.
2006-09-08 23:02:46 · answer #1 · answered by Oui_Fleur 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Why are we called white? I'm not white, I'm a pinkish or peachy color and descended from England (and Ireland, Germany and a little France). There was a time when the sign "Irish need not apply" was common, but now we're all just 'White'. Times change.
People invent terms for other people to help them sort things out. African American is just the term most commonly used and it will continue unless there is a movement to stop it.
Native Americans have been called "Indians" for generations in America even though it's patently wrong! Now that we have lots of real Indians around, the term 'Native Americans' is used because it's far more descriptive. If they want to be called something else, I would go along with it.
Demographers will always have category names for groups of people; if those names are considered offensive or wrong, they usually change over time.
Would a rose by another name smell as sweet? (Shakespear)
2006-09-08 23:22:13 · answer #2 · answered by n0witrytobeamused 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I agree w/ you that to categorize a race as being from a specific place or continent, is incorrect. Many people I know are from Jamaica, The Bahamas, etc and do not want to be called African Amer., because they do not consider themselves to be from Africa.
I also believe it's unfortunate that we need to identify ourselves as being Black or White or Hispanic, etc. I hope one day that it's not a standard question on a college or job application. Someday? After all, all human being r originally from the Continent of Africa, whether Black, White, Red, etc.
Strength of character not skin color.
2006-09-08 23:29:05 · answer #3 · answered by GreyGHost29 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is simply a way of acknowledging our African and American heritage. To call someone "black" really isn't say much. There are many people throughout the world who are just as dark skinned as some Africans.
To refer to anyone's supposed color is a misnomer. White, black, yellow , brown and red people are just that ...people.
2006-09-08 23:04:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well, it's apparent that we can get "jerks" that will answer our questions, pay them no mind. I hear and understand your concern. I can only answer as to what I think because I've never asked anyone nor have I been asked. So, I think it's just a way for the government to keep track of who's here (U.S.A.) and what is their minority also with just about everyone suing their neighbor these days most are very careful to be (P.C.)
2006-09-08 23:04:52 · answer #5 · answered by besamiculo67 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I wondered why "white" people are refered to as Caucasians instead of European Americans. Most of us are of European descent. I am not bothered by being called Caucasian but I was just wondering.
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2006-09-08 23:03:53 · answer #6 · answered by viewAskew 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If "most of your friends" don't want to be called that, then they are white.
that's home country for black people. there is no hype.
"African American" is a term the consensus can live with for now.
2006-09-08 22:58:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Hey, wow, that's pretty funny, 'cause just the other day, my djembe teacher (from Guinea) said HE considers ALL blacks to be AFRICAN, not at all "African-American".
He says all the rest of us came from somwhere else, so, NO-ONE is a real "American" unless they are the Native Americans. I mean, really, it makes sense.
2006-09-08 23:00:28 · answer #8 · answered by Alias400 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
What if the black person is from Britain? Or France? Or Portugal? I agree with you.
2006-09-08 23:00:55 · answer #9 · answered by TiM 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Ya why dont we take away affirmative action and see what racial groups start bitching first. We need complete equality or complete segregation. Until then it will always be this way.
2006-09-08 23:00:43 · answer #10 · answered by RichUnclePennybags 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋