I use the term "Black" myself, however I don't mind if African-American is used. Now let me start with this, if we call ourselves African-American then what does someone like Charlize Theiron (the white actress from "The Legend of Bagger Vance") who is from South Africa and now an American citizen call herself. Is she not African-American? Also, I don't know about you, but like my father, I'm proud to be an American, not that I am denying that I probably have African ancestry as well, but I know for a fact that my "Black" ancestors are the reason why this country is what it is today. Our ancestors helped build this country literally. Not only through physical means but also through all of their willingness and courage to fight for what they believe, their great inventions and other contributions. Now I don't care whether white people or anyone else want to ignore that or give us our just due because they don't define who I am. God, history, family and I define who I am.
[This message has been edited by DST Love (edited December 20, 2000).]
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