I mean, really...shouldn't it be called the NAABP...?
2007-01-31 04:34:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Why fix something that isn't broke?
2007-01-31 04:50:03 · answer #1 · answered by J Truth 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please understand that when the orgainzation was founded, the term "colored" was common and accepted. (At that point, it sure beat the n-word). It wasn't until later that the term was considered unacceptable to describe black Americans. There is no reason the change the name of such an old organization just to accomodate society's changes.
For example, some people might not like the term "girl" is no longer accurate. Does that mean we should change the group to the "Young Lady Scouts"? Not really......
2007-01-31 06:11:25 · answer #2 · answered by YSIC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
technically, the NAACP is supposed to help all the non-whities. They have made some advancements with hispanics too because black and hispanic culture is very similar, which is why those two groups get along so well. I dont think the NAACP does enough for asians, but they are working more with arabs now
2007-01-31 04:47:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
in the process the Civil Rights flow while the NAACP develop into based the term "colored" develop right into a suitable option to the various different very derogatory names African individuals have been called via racist White individuals. African individuals sought for different much less offensive words that greater effectual defined their very unique race. As time exceeded, rules have been exceeded, political climates replaced, and political correctness grew to become the norm, "African American" grew to become the main used and ordinary term to describe people who're of African good yet born in united statesa.. with the aid of achievements of the NAACP and the historic ties, the employer has chosen to maintain the call as a manner of respecting its founders and people who lost their lives for its reason. whether or no longer Black individuals or African individuals innovations being called "colored" might of direction be as much as the guy. although, many might sense that the term is linked with the Civil Rights flow which develop right into a time of large racism and injustice. that is assumed that somebody who might proceed to apply the term "colored" is somebody who does no longer comprehend value of shifting previous that destructive time in American history.
2016-11-01 23:25:03 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree it seems a bit odd but the NAACP is so well established and significant they must have a solid reason behind it.
NAAAA
National Association for the Advancement of African Americans
2007-01-31 04:45:27 · answer #5 · answered by larrydoyle52 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Simple really, Its a double standard. I'm sure it must be politically incorrect to discuss this. Be careful you might offend someone.
I'm so tired of P.C. crap. We all get offended, tough, get over it. No one is entitled to not being offended occasionally it's part of life. We are all equal in America now so lets all act like it.
2007-01-31 05:20:34 · answer #6 · answered by Doug 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because the NAACP represents people of all colors, not just black
2007-01-31 04:41:11 · answer #7 · answered by LENA 3 · 4⤊ 3⤋
It should be called the National Association for Always Complaining People.
2007-01-31 05:52:35 · answer #8 · answered by cheetah 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
white people started the NAACP and run it until this day. To most black people the NAACP is irrelevant.
2007-01-31 04:55:34 · answer #9 · answered by $0.02 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
We don't care if some old organization uses the word coloured just like some homes still are PLANTATIONS.
You can't use it because we SAY SO!!!! Now go find something more worthwhile to gripe about.
2007-01-31 04:41:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋