I'm not sure how to put this, because I don't want to offend anyone.
Do black people want to be called African American or just American?
2006-09-24 04:59:03 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Just American, thanks for asking.
2006-09-24 05:05:51 · answer #1 · answered by glow 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I want to be called America, African-American, and Black. I'm not offended if you call me either one of those.
2006-09-24 13:21:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
American, but I am not offended if I am called African American if is server a valid purpose.
2006-09-24 12:30:59 · answer #3 · answered by RY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
American of African decent.
2006-09-24 12:30:33 · answer #4 · answered by d b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
American...but for descriptive purposes...black is fine... To say African-American would be to imply that I once lived in Africa, but became a citizen of the USA later, which I didnt.. I am American, my parents are American, their parents were American, and so on..I believe that we were descended from Africa, but I havent traced that far yet...ty for asking, good question
2006-09-24 15:15:30 · answer #5 · answered by Annette 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In general most of us prefer either Black or African-American and a smaller contingent prefer American....
2006-09-24 12:58:00 · answer #6 · answered by cub6ib9 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter to me. Personally, I use the term "black" and "African American" interchangeably. I'm not offended, sweetie, and that's a good question. Thanks for asking it.
By the way, I love that "late for dinner" thing. That's the truth, honey!
2006-09-24 12:18:35 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm black, and either one is fine with me. I was raised to not judge someone by their race, but to get to know the real person. Over the years, developing that belief has worked very well for me. I would hate to be full of feelings of racism - which I see here from time to time. Especially since racism is just another word for hatred.
Good question! No offense taken.
2006-09-24 12:15:06 · answer #8 · answered by loveblue 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am not black, but I usually just call people by their name.
2006-09-24 12:06:59 · answer #9 · answered by letem haveit 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
im glad you asked! i personally do not like the term bc we dont refer to you (no offense) as european americans. lets just stick to black and white. i call 'em how i c 'em.
2006-09-24 19:31:27 · answer #10 · answered by masonian26 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we any american.
2006-09-25 12:56:01 · answer #11 · answered by JOE LEWIS S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋