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Why do black people call themselves African-Americans? (Page 2)
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My friend said the same thing. She’s Black American, nor African. It’s all a label. We’re Caucasians for reason. Even though the Caucasus mountains are in Asia.
Because they hate America. There’s a country in Africa called Liberia that was founded by ex American slaves. They all need to go there
What other name do you suggest then that makes more sense?
Black people. It's literally in my question title.
But I asked for one that makes more sense. Nobody's really "black" and also there's other dark skinned people who would not be considered black. So that doesn't make sense. African American at least is more specific.
White people are called white people, but Trump is more orange than anything. So you can also argue that nobody's really "white," like as white as a paper towel.
Absolutely! Glad we agree.
Because their ethnicities come from Africa, It’s the same as white people call themselves European-Americans
I understand ware your coming from. but i believe your origin is still with in you. your culture is ware your at at the time. after all black people never ask to be in slaved all over the world.
because the black people, here, are, exactly that, African AMERICANS
by the way, why aren't whites called
European whites
I agree. Americans with African heritage would be more specific.
If it is preferred the other way around, then they are African's with American heritage and therefore, not an American citizen.
I've never understood this either. Hope there's a proper explanation given here
White people call us that. We call ourselves Africans. White people should be called European Americans since they came to America illegally and started rapping and murdering the natives
I don't.
No idea. Probably the way the name sounds.
Because they are
They have roots in Africa yes. So should i say im Mexican American for now on?
@MaidenMandy30 Yeah if your a citizen of the USA
Yes I am a citizen of the usa. But I'm not from Mexico. that would be Mexican American. like the guy stated. Should people go around saying Irish- American? French- American? Their simply just American if from me. Black. White. Asian. Brown. Doesn't matter ethnicity
The blacks made the rule take it up with them in the streets and tell them what your telling me, ask 20 of them and get back to me tomorrow. Don't forget to wear a mask
My daughter's grandfather and uncle are black along with his their entire family in North Carolina. So I'll send them this screen shot and i will give your answer lol
Ok but i think by going to up to friendly black people at a college or at a mall would better serve the question
People you dont know that will give you honest answers
You don't think the black grandfather whose in the military and has a degree in history would know the answer? Along with his son? They will give me honest answers because they're pissed about this too. Just not rioting because. he was actually there during original protesting. i did ask im just waiting for the response from both
Definitely not gonna ask the guy in the mall. he's in the mall first off. Not gonna ask the young college student. Gonna trust in the dude whose been around 70 years for it
That's only one guys opinion. On this subject requires many. Remember you came to me
If they're various opinions on it. You can't really claim it was blacks who made the rule. Obviously not a collective vote. but it completely differs from region. I know a few people from the philippines and some of there colors range from light skinned to black. Would you call them African American just because they look black? What of those in the U. K. are they African-Brits? It's not just a color. they're not the borg and everyone is African decent
What are you kidding me they came up with it
Yeah. Coined the term over 200 years ago during their slavery when they majority were from Africa. It was there form of representing where they came from and also what they had become in America at the time. So okay. Over 200 years ago the slaves as a collective came up with it. Then Jesse Jackson popularized it in the 80s
Yes he did. Anyway go ask around
How many to come up with an average lol
For now why don't you make this a poll question on GAG but make it a fair and square question then tag me. Don't make people side for you with your words just shoot right down the middle with it and let them decide
Well then help me word the question.
Oh wow come by my message area then and will talk about what do you want to add. Right now trump is going to speak and I'm eating a late lunch. Feel free though to come by anytime 👍