The Term African American

[Intense1920]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

I think we are too stuck on terms.

Very much so. We want everything to fit in neat little packages.

[NinjaPoodle]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

I think we are too stuck on terms.

I agree

[metro803]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

I think we are too stuck on terms.

that basically summarizes everything..... not just african americans though

[ForeverRoses]

Originally Posted by metro803

that basically summarizes everything..... not just african americans though

I agree completely. Sometimes we need to look beyond the label and at the person behind it.

As for being politically correct, last year my parents went on a tour of Australia, part of the tour included going to an Aborigine Cultural Center near Alice Springs. One of the other Americans on the tour always referred to the Aboriginal people as "African-American-Austrailians".

[Langox510x]

Originally Posted by troy86

I think the term african-american is not a good term for people who are of african descent,my family are from jamaica and since they live in the u.s. they should be called jamaican american or afro caribbean american.i call myself jamaican american,african american should be for people how were born in africa not america.


tell me what you think...

As long as it's not ment to offend me I could give a damn.

Just don't call me Negro or Nigga.

[Senusret I]

Why would somebody intentionally bump a thread and ask hs it ended?

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Why would somebody intentionally bump a thread and ask hs it ended?

Especially after having agreed that the thread should die.

[Sista]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Why would somebody intentionally bump a thread and ask hs it ended?

The same reason why you took time out of your busy life, to ask a non productive question, but I'm not one to judge...

[Senusret I]

She hs issues.

[Sista]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

She hs issues.

And you took out time from you busy and productive life,
to peep into this thread and post 3 words, or is it two?

[agzg]

This may just be my $.02 - but perhaps if you want to start a "Calling someone Black v. Calling someone White" thread, it would be a more appropriate place for your part of the discussion.

I just don't think that you and I, as white women, should really be commenting on whether people should be called African American or Black. Not that I have a huge amount of guilt about the past (because I don't, really), I just don't think it's my place as someone who is not a member of the culture or race to slap a label on it.

And I don't think it's your place, either.

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

There is too much sanctimony on GC to find a supercilious resolution to your inquiry. That is why we are telling you to leave this topic--because really it is a ridiculous discussion. Such self-righteousness only ends in bitter disgust of the many on GC.

Indeed.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by alphagamzetagam

This may just be my $.02 - but perhaps if you want to start a "Calling someone Black v. Calling someone White" thread, it would be a more appropriate place for your part of the discussion.

I just don't think that you and I, as white women, should really be commenting on whether people should be called African American or Black. Not that I have a huge amount of guilt about the past (because I don't, really), I just don't think it's my place as someone who is not a member of the culture or race to slap a label on it.

And I don't think it's your place, either.

No one should feel guilty about the past. Just be aware of it.

[madmax]

The new term is "community organizer."

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by madmax

The new term is "community organizer."

May God have mercy on you.