if an african comes to america. ... does he become an african american????

Answer 1

If he becomes an citizen or resident... YES!

In fact, most people who refer to themselves as "African American" have never been to Africa, their parents were not from africa and their grandparents were not from Africa. The phrase "African American" is very widely misused.

The only TRUE African Americans would be Americans who were born in Africa but emigrated to America.

Answer 2

Ok, limme clarify this for you: African-American just means black. If they're from France, Germany, where ever, as long as they're black, they're called african-american. By the way, black people don't call themselves african-american, it's mostly white people or other races that use the phrase african-american. It's I'm black and I'm proud, not I'm african-american and I'm proud. Also Charlize Theron is not african-american. She's a white african person. Hope that answers the question.

Answer 3

nah not even if he changes his citizenship from an african to american but unless he is born in america but has an african background then he's an african american

Answer 4

Charlize Theron is an African American I guess....what if an American goes to Africa???

Answer 5

If that person chooses to apply for citizenship Yes. It's no different than if a Japanese, German, Russian, Italian, Iranian, whatever. It's the same in any country that ANY ethnic group chooses to make their home.

Answer 6

nope, they are called that if they are born in america, but have an african heritage

Answer 7

I really think its time for those who live here, and those who come here, to be just plain Americans.

Answer 8

Nope he has to be born in the U.S.A. Think about it what if its a white dude.