Latinamerican joining Fraternities

[33girl]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I acknowledge and identify as both Black and African American (and as a part of the African Diaspora that spans across countries and continents) and fully know the history and relevance of both. And I say "fuck off" to those who think they can question anyone's level of awareness and consciousness based on that.

And just to get off on another tangent, there's capitalization or lack thereof: Andre Braugher is Black or Andre Braugher is black.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by 33girl

And just to get off on another tangent, there's capitalization or lack thereof: Andre Braugher is Black or Andre Braugher is black.

One reason why Black with a capital "b" is used is to symbolize empowerment. I always capitalize Black when it deals with race and ethnicity. In many personal and professional environments, people are corrected if they do not capitalize Black.