Charlize Theron was born and raised in South Africa. She then eventually moved to America, making her an African-American.
However, Al Sharpton, a black man, was born in American and has probably never been to Africa!
So why do they call him an African American??
I know many people realize how stupid this is, but apparently many plack people do not, because they still want to be called African-American, even though they have never been to Africa!
2007-03-03 16:11:01 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
So I guess this same concept applies to Irish Americans, Japanese Americans, Vietnamese Americans, Mexican Americans etc. We aren’t the only ones with that kind of label guys HELLO!
2007-03-03 16:15:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
I agree. It is the latest politically correct term. What will black people be called in another ten years!
I lived in Africa for seventeen months. I am closer to being an African American than Reverand Al!
2007-03-04 00:16:04 · answer #2 · answered by iraqisax 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A real African-American is someone born in Africa. At least that is what I think. I personally liked to be referred to as Black or Black-American.
2007-03-04 00:24:28 · answer #3 · answered by IceQueen_Always2002 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I answer this question three times a day. White people are completely clueless aren't they.
Sadana has laready answered. Black people prefer to be called Black. Generally speaking, its white people who call us African-American.
BTW, you chose a bad example. It just shows how narrow minded you are. What in the world would lead you to believe Al Sharpton of all people has probably never been to Africa. I know for sure he as at least been to Liberia. Most black american do go to Africa when they get the means.
2007-03-04 00:16:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 2⤋
I believe your father was an African American, yes?
2007-03-04 00:58:18 · answer #5 · answered by bettercockster1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some say African American to hold onto the roots of their ancestors that were stolen away from this content.
i personally prefer black though
2007-03-05 14:09:35 · answer #6 · answered by travelchic91 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a teacher one time tell me that he was an AMERICAN African b/c he was first an american.... now this was my JROTC teacher so he was a military man maybe that's why. now i tell people i'm an American European. i hope someday i can go to europe
2007-03-04 00:45:40 · answer #7 · answered by Annie: Mommy to Sid and Liz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people use the term 'African-American' to not step on anyones toes and to keep the NAACP off their back. Me personally, I think the late James Brown said it best when he said " Say it loud! I'm Black and I'm proud!!"
2007-03-04 00:22:22 · answer #8 · answered by #2 on the way! due 12/28 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Would you people get over this African American crap. Most Blacks like being called Black. I think they were given the term African American by politicians who want to be politically correct. And please use the spell check next time.
2007-03-04 00:14:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 2⤋
My friend,Bode he was born in Africa but moved here at the age of three and always visits Nigeria every year.
2007-03-04 00:14:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋