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2007-03-19 15:31:25 · 16 answers · asked by Handsome Black guy 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I prefer to use "Black American". Considering most of the so called "African Americans" are not born in Africa. But right here in the USA!
2007-03-19 15:35:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 0⤋
Neither, I like being called by my name instead of being identify by my race and ethnicity. Besides, I was born in American, not Africa and not every African- American have black skin, we come in all shades, so that term doesn't fit everybody. I rather be called "American" because that is what we are. We are all apart of the human race, so type casting people by their race is unfair and creates separation. But if I have to choose African-American is much better, just don't call me the N word or another derogatory term.
2007-03-19 22:54:25 · answer #2 · answered by ♥♥Bree♥♥ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well...very few people have BLACK skin just like I don't have WHITE skin and not all so called "black" people are from Africa so AFRICAN AMERICAN doesn't really work either.
I personally believe that if you were born in this country you are an AMERICAN...period. If you came from another country and became an American citizen then you could choose to call yourself either an American or, for example, an Italian American.
Just my two cents...
2007-03-19 22:41:17 · answer #3 · answered by RoZ 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I say call me by my name. I 'd rather be known for me than my color but since I do not know very much about my african roots( my family does not have that info so therefore I don't). I know about some of cultures in my family so I don't consider being confortable with Afircan - American.
2007-03-19 22:37:15 · answer #4 · answered by ♦ Phoenix Rising♦ 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Technically, I'm brown, but I don't mind African-American....or 'black'...
People(non-blacks) tend to use the term African-American for those who are not even American.....
I guess it depends on the person, I guess...('Black' people, my people, are not monolithic).
However...
Just don't call me a n*gger or n*gga....
2007-03-19 22:40:55 · answer #5 · answered by anhjoel 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hey! Guess what? If you are an American...I am your people, too. I make no distinctions to color...but, I understand your question and won't answer it for you...ok???? Just wanted to let you know that there are those of us who just want to be part of the AMERICAN HUMAN RACE...period! I think you all should just be called American like me....???? Why can't we be friends?
2007-03-19 22:36:38 · answer #6 · answered by missellie 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I'd rather Black. But I'm not just Black, I'm mixed with a whole bunch of stuff.
2007-03-19 22:36:37 · answer #7 · answered by atcblue05 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I know I'm not Black or anything, but I think "Black" sounds way better. I'm European - American but I just say "White" or "American". Easier and sounds better.
2007-03-19 22:36:43 · answer #8 · answered by glimlach 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Neither, I like to be called by the name on my birth certificate. (but if I had to choose, black)
2007-03-19 22:34:22 · answer #9 · answered by ge_mini527 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
I like being called ******!
And good point sweetie ^ black people are mostly brown and red heads have orange hair!
2007-03-19 22:35:52 · answer #10 · answered by roytochaps 2 · 2⤊ 4⤋