John Kerry's wife said she's an "African American." Is this true?

Answer 1

Yes she is correct. It has always amazed me that American blacks, at least most of them want to be called African Americans. The closest most black Americans have ever been to Africa is watching a Tarzan movie. Many people in Africa are not black, and of course it seems that term could be taken as an insult to those blacks who came to the US from the Caribbean, or South America. Most white people in America just try to be polite and not offend, but it is becoming increasingly difficult. Should I use on of the old terms for black American, *****, colored, black, and risk offending the more sensitive among us, or do I call them African Americans which doesn't describe them at all, but let's white liberals feel good about themselves, sort of like celebrating Kwanzaa and pretending that made up holiday has African roots. I guess Mrs Kerry's liberal indoctrination makes it a requirement that she somehow hyphenates her heritage, but really can't we just all be Americans?

Answer 2

In a strict sense, yes. She comes from Mozambique (not South Africa). The term is used to denote a racial group normally, but Heinz-Kerry doubtless feels rightly that as someone actually born and raised in Africa, she has at least as much of a connection as an American whose ancestors lived there 300 years ago.

Answer 3

I guess it depends on whether or not Jon Kerry sells crack, watched NBA games and has a fro or if he pimps out his wife or if she has a big booty nappy hair and has been in a 50 cent video, then yes she is African American. But if she has money and is involved in politics, she is probably just a white lady trying to make a wave in our society.

Answer 4

If she was born in Africa then she has as much right to claim that designation as does any person of "color". To suggest that it is reserved for colored people only is as racist an idea as you could ever have.
In fact I would say that she is more entitled to use the term to describe her heritage than the majority of the blacks that claim to be "African American". The fact is that most were born in this country and are therefore American. When are people going to wake up and see that setting themselves apart in such a manner is much more detrimental to them than the oppression of their ancestors ever was.
Black were not the only people ever kept as slaves just as jewish people were not the only ones to be threatened with genocide. Give up the victim mentality and take responsibility for your own lives people. You and the world will be a much better off if you do.

Answer 5

Unlike most of the American blacks, she is authentically African American. Most blacks in this country have never touched African dirt.

Answer 6

She was born in Mozambique, so it's true.

The term "African-American" is asenine in the first place, but if it's to be used, how could one logically exclude an American born in Africa due to pigmentation?

Answer 7

Yes she was born in South Africa and John calls her the "W" word.

Answer 8

When did you ever know a Kerry to tell the truth?

Answer 9

She was born in Africa and she is an Aamerican, but I think the title is specifially reserved for people with dark skin.

Answer 10

No. She comes from a Portugese and British family. She was born in Mozambique. I don't know where you heard this, but it's ridiculous.