Comments on: African American Vs Black

By: Alicia

Alicia — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:05:39 +0000

Well, I don’t see why Americans have to say African American, when their heritage is so far removed from Africa. Why get offended if white people call you black, I would prefer it, after all white people aren’t white are they? I would say more pink/peach, and maybe we aren’t black but if it is for descriptive purposes. The majority of “African-Americans” have never been to Africa and their ancestors that came from there was from 200 years ago so aren’t they just American? The same goes for “Italian- Americans and Americans saying they are “Irish”. I am English and I would never call myself an African-English. America has an obsession with tags!

By: Ms. D

Ms. D — Thu, 22 May 2008 09:34:00 +0000

Thanks for all the input.
Like I said Lisa, I already knew her and her name, but others didn’t. I was looking for her.
I am ‘caucasion’ but am always mistaken for ‘American Indian’, or ‘Hispanic’ because I am not ‘white’. I guess people should say ‘Olive’, ‘She’s Olive with black hair and a little overweight’!

Thanks everyone, check ya later!:)

By: Justin V

Justin V — Sat, 03 May 2008 18:49:05 +0000

Lisa,

Thanks for stopping by the blog. I enjoyed your comments. “Honey Colored” LOL–

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:09:43 +0000

I am white, well perhaps a pale pinkish beige. (redhead) :O) To me there have been so many changes that I get uncomfortable on any situation where I have to decribe the race of a person. Reguardless of the color of their skin. The whole PC thing drives me insane!!! I think it’s silly to group anyone to a specified nationality or color. eg..White, Black, Asian, African American, Russian etc… I have a problem saying a person if “African American” when I know that their genetic line is probably as far from africa as mine is from Germany. I also have a problem saying a person is black because that is such a flat statement. I personally have only known 2 people in my life, and I’m 38 that I can honestly say is black. Of course one of them was a goofball that would go to the beach with us every weekend, lather up and lay out! LOL Had to love Derwin! And the other was from Jamaica. Everyone else varies, from caramel to light cocoa. Some honey’s and even tan. Of course I can’t say “You know the light warm honey colored guy” Even though it’s what I mean. So what do I say??? Perhaps I should do something not too many others have thought of. Perhaps I should Walk up, introduce myself and ask his name.

By: Olaniyan Adefumi

Olaniyan Adefumi — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:18:55 +0000

Oops, I almost forgot the following: Besides liking the use of the term Nubian I like the term Akebu-lan. It is the original name for the continent that is known by the Greek name Africa. Here, Akebu-lan-American would include eight syllables. Yet, we can handle that, I hope.