How would you feel??

[Jerra]

I have a stupid question...have you ever been to Africa? Have you ever lived there? Were you or your parents...or maybe you're grandparents born there? It would stand to reason...if none of the answers are "yes"...you are a black American. I don't understand why its "African American"...White people...don't typically walk around calling themselves "Irish Americans" or "Italian Americans" unless they are directly linked to said country. I have several black friends who say its about culture, but I don't understand why you set yourself apart in title, but are upset about discrimination...

People get pulled over all the time for no good reason...white people, red necks, white-collared business men...blondes. This cop may have pulled you over because you are black, but fucked with you because he was bored...

I'm not calling you out...just asking a question and stating why it confuses me.

I get that this is off topic, but I was just wondering.

[Kamikaze]

I have a stupid question...have you ever been to Africa? Have you ever lived there? Were you or your parents...or maybe you're grandparents born there? It would stand to reason...if none of the answers are "yes"...you are a black American. I don't understand why its "African American"...White people...don't typically walk around calling themselves "Irish Americans" or "Italian Americans" unless they are directly linked to said country. I have several black friends who say its about culture, but I don't understand why you set yourself apart in title, but are upset about discrimination...

People get pulled over all the time for no good reason...white people, red necks, white-collared business men...blondes. This cop may have pulled you over because you are black, but fucked with you because he was bored...

I'm not calling you out...just asking a question and stating why it confuses me.

I get that this is off topic, but I was just wondering.

It doesn't matter what you identify yourself as, it's not going to change the color of your skin. People are still going to be prejudice regardless.

[Grimm Reeper]

I have a stupid question...have you ever been to Africa? Have you ever lived there? Were you or your parents...or maybe you're grandparents born there? It would stand to reason...if none of the answers are "yes"...you are a black American. I don't understand why its "African American"...White people...don't typically walk around calling themselves "Irish Americans" or "Italian Americans" unless they are directly linked to said country. I have several black friends who say its about culture, but I don't understand why you set yourself apart in title, but are upset about discrimination...

People get pulled over all the time for no good reason...white people, red necks, white-collared business men...blondes. This cop may have pulled you over because you are black, but fucked with you because he was bored...

I'm not calling you out...just asking a question and stating why it confuses me.

I get that this is off topic, but I was just wondering.

I have a stupid question...have you ever been to Africa? Have you ever lived there? Were you or your parents...or maybe you're grandparents born there? It would stand to reason...if none of the answers are "yes"...you are a black American.

Ok, lets look at this shall we, on any application where is says race, tell me if you never seen it say African American/Black or even Caucasian/White? and the list goes on

It doesn't matter if I know if any of my family of recent times was from there, I know that we were not here first and that slaves were brought to America on a ship, so why would I not call myself an African American, if I know that my roots are in-fact from Africa.

Think about it

and I don't care what anyone else classifies their self as I'm talking about me



It's sad, but I do try to grasp on to some of my culture that I have limited knowledge on.

[Jerra]

Ok, lets look at this shall we, on any application where is says race, tell me if you never seen it say African American/Black or even Caucasian/White? and the list goes on

It doesn't matter if I know if any of my family of recent times was from there, I know that we were not here first and that slaves were brought to America on a ship, so why would I not call myself an African American, if I know that my roots are in-fact from Africa.

Think about it

and I don't care what anyone else classifies their self as I'm talking about me



It's sad, but I do try to grasp on to some of my culture that I have limited knowledge on.

Thats cool I guess...

The whole application thing is BS though, the only reason it says "African American" and not "Black" is because they have to be PC. I feel like the "African Americans" set themselves apart for one reason or another...but want to be treated "equal". You discriminate against yourselves. If you want to be "Americans" be Americans with dark skin...be black. It is your color, but not a discrimination. Black isa dedcription that clarifies without setting apart. You are still an American...but an American just like I am...no matter your color. I just don't get people getting pissed when you call them black...and not "African American." I know several "African Americans", they are from Africa and now live in the US. I also know several Black people...who were born and raised here in the states.

I get wanting to be close to your roots, but that title ignores how far you have come...that you are Americans now...equal and free. I'd be proud of that, that's all.

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[Grimm Reeper]

Thats cool I guess...

The whole application thing is BS though, the only reason it says "African American" and not "Black" is because they have to be PC. I feel like the "African Americans" set themselves apart for one reason or another...but want to be treated "equal". You discriminate against yourselves. If you want to be "Americans" be Americans with dark skin...be black. It is your color, but not a discrimination. Black isa dedcription that clarifies without setting apart. You are still an American...but an American just like I am...no matter your color. I just don't get people getting pissed when you call them black...and not "African American." I know several "African Americans", they are from Africa and now live in the US. I also know several Black people...who were born and raised here in the states.

I get wanting to be close to your roots, but that title ignores how far you have come...that you are Americans now...equal and free. I'd be proud of that, that's all.

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