I have a question for black folks. How old were u when u heard the term African American?

Question

At what age did you hear the term African American, and at this age did u know what it meant to be African American

Answer 1

Hmmm.

When I was a little girl, people of color were called Negroes. I recall most vividly James Brown with a song called "Say It Loud" and then, within a month or two, everyone who was previously a ***** was now black.

I was a young adult when I first heard 'African American.' That was a shrug, because being 'black' was much more interesting. There weren't any pop songs about being African American, and it applied to all of the diaspora (not just the long-term US residents) in a way that diluted its meaning.

So, it meant a big yawn.

Answer 2

Nope. People appear to suppose discrimination can handiest follow race. Right now Christians are below most important assault, aged persons have confronted discrimination for a couple of centuries, and in our present society, someone simply somewhat obese is frowned upon. Some may even discriminate established in your monetary popularity. Once you appear in any respect of the ones, I doubt someone race might pop out on best, despite the fact that it'll often be the only accused such a lot regularly.

Answer 3

I can answer this question. I first heard this term in Detroit, Michigan, where I was working as a teachers aide at Pattengill Elementary School. I was @15 years old.

Answer 4

I am an American. To become an African American you would have to have lived in Africa, and then move to America, and become a citizen. Since I didn't do that I am only an American. PERIOD

Answer 5

I thought that it was a term used by ALL americans lol. Then i asked my mom and she said it applies to my dad, But not to me becuase Im asian too, So she said Im a african/asian american.

Answer 6

We just turned into Native Americans instead of Indians. We lost out again!

Answer 7

WHEN I WAS 17

Answer 8

6th grade.

Answer 9

elementary