straightUp wrote:
I like your friend. I've known a number of people from parts of Africa, mostly black and just happy to be here. I've met some of them in the U.S. but also in Canada and in the U.K. So, what's the point of dissing the term "African-American"? The word "American" is in there, isn't that enough? We get it... He's American... but some of us don't get confused when you also mention his African heritage. Why do you put so much stress on dropping the word, "African"?
Simple answer is because all black people are not of African descent. I know a white guy from S. Africa too. Him, and Will are both from Africa, one black, one white. It is not an accurate term. If people choose to call themselves that, I don't care. I prefer the word black for black people.