I gave a speech to a group of policemen in NY. Asked them all (100) to stand. Then I asked them to sit down if their parents, grandparents , or great grandparents came from another country. Only the Black Americans remained standing. We had no "native" Americans in The uffolk County (NY) Police Department.
2006-11-27 08:01:16 · 7 answers · asked by Tom S 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Americans are people in the american continent.
2006-11-27 08:11:14 · answer #1 · answered by bizzy_d06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More commonly, it's people who live in the United States. But other nations in the North, Central, and South Americas can also be considered Americans, although they are known by their nation's name (i.e. Brazilians, Canadians, Mexicans - not South or North or Central Americans)
Native Americans are not actually "native" to the Americas. It's believed that they were also the first immigrants to come to the Americas, but since they were here before the "New World" was founded, they are considered the "native" inhabitants.
I believe that if you live in the United States of America, you can call yourself an American, no matter what "nationality" you are.
2006-11-27 08:04:47 · answer #2 · answered by Jerse 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only the black Americans remained standing.. odd. Thought their ancestors were brought here by slave traders.
Truth is, not even the Native Americans are native to this land. At least that is how Nokomis told all of us. What she also added was this - one is a true 'native' American, if their heart remains to the ways of old, and held kindly to those ways, and if one was born here. Period.
I was born here, 1/2 of my grandparents were not.
I do believe we need to let this go..don't you
2006-11-27 08:13:15 · answer #3 · answered by sassy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you meant to say NO native american white americans in the police dept as you did say that many blacks remained standing.
2006-11-27 08:04:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regardless of skin color we are all human beings. We are all made up of organs, tissues, nerves, liver,brain and a heart. We should not be classified by " our darker skin tan " . WE ARE HUMAN !!!!
2006-11-27 08:13:04 · answer #5 · answered by Vy Han 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People who Live in america and have citizenship
2006-11-27 08:04:07 · answer #6 · answered by Pracy Y 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-27 08:03:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋