is it fair to call blacks "african americans"?

I am calling myself African American, end of this discussion.
You go talked to NAACP or Jesse Jackson about this...

:)
 
if you say that black has no idetifintion, then what about the word "ebony"?

would black people be comfortable when others call them "ebony" as there is a "ebony" magazine as well?
 
Steel said:
if you say that black has no idetifintion, then what about the word "ebony"?

would black people be comfortable when others call them "ebony" as there is a "ebony" magazine as well?
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Ain't nobody wanna be call EBONY!!!!

SIGH!!!!
 
Miss*Pinocchio said:
I am calling myself African American, end of this discussion.
You go talked to NAACP or Jesse Jackson about this...

:)
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Are you from Africa? I mean, were you actually born and raised in Africa?
 
VamPyroX said:
Are you from Africa? I mean, were you actually born and raised in Africa?
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no, but we voted... and majority of Blacks chose African American...
so we will keep that name.
 
Miss*Pinocchio said:
Ain't nobody wanna be call EBONY!!!!

SIGH!!!!
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Yeah...then why is there some magazines labeled "ebony" as in some porn sites where you search interacial porn, alot of people always put the word "ebony" in it, as well.

oh yeah interacial porn is awesome, by the way. :o
 
Miss*Pinocchio said:
no, but we voted... and majority of Blacks chose African American...
so we will keep that name.
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okay I understand...

but do you have proof of where, how, and when they voted to keep the term?
 
Cause Ebony magazines are trying to target only
African American customers.

They can name the magazine any name they want to.
 
Steel said:
okay I understand...

but do you have proof of where, how, and when they voted to keep the term?
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THat was 10 years ago.... because White people don't know
what to call us... (Negroes, Colored, Black or what)...
so we tell them to call us African Americans.
 
Miss*Pinocchio said:
no, but we voted... and majority of Blacks chose African American...
so we will keep that name.
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Who is "we"?

I'm of Irish/Scottish nationality, but I wasn't actually born there. You don't see me going around calling myself "Irish/Scottish", do you? I'm simply an American.
 
10 years ago...right I see.

so it was set back in 1995.

and yes, I know magazines like "ebony" are only targetting black (african american) custumers...but of course whites and others would still buy the mazagine, even if it has hot black chicks in it. :D
 
Steel said:
10 years ago...right I see.

so it was set back in 1995.

and yes, I know magazines like "ebony" are only targetting black (african american) custumers...but of course whites and others would still buy the mazagine, even if it has hot black chicks in it. :D
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:werd: Those ghetto booties are irresistible! :naughty:
 
[Black or African American?]
Original Airdate: 2/15/1989

Length: 00:03:27
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1:00:11
V: Footage from the Arsenio Hall Show. Charles Cozart (comedian) tells jokes in front of the audience.

Marcus Jones reports that the African American community is debating the use of the term "black." Jones notes that Jesse Jackson (African American political leader) is urging the use of the term "African American" instead of "black."

V: Shots of Jackson addressing an audience. Shots of African Americans in the audience. Footage of Robert Hayden (Lecturer, Northeastern University) saying that many people of color have been calling themselves "African Americans" for years. Hayden says that many universities have departments of African American studies. Hayden says that people of African descent were living in Boston in the eighteenth century; that those people referred to their community as "African." Hayden says that the term is "accurate" and "useful." Footage of Elma Lewis (Director, National Center of Afro-American Artists) being interviewed by Jones. Lewis says that she does not have to follow the trend.

Jones notes that Lewis is opposed to using the term "African American."

V: Footage of Lewis saying that Africa is a whole continent. Lewis says that the terms "Nigerian American" or "Jamaican American" are more appropriate than "African American." Lewis says that the term "black American" is more inclusive. Footage of Jones addressing a class at the David A. Ellis School in Roxbury. Jones asks how many of the students are aware of the debate surrounding the term "African American." A few students raise their hands.

Jones says that he asked students and teachers at the Ellis School in Roxbury about the terms "African American" and "black."

V: Shots of students. Footage of an African American female student saying that it does not matter which term is used. Footage of a Latina teacher saying that there should be no mention of race in identification terms. Footage of an African American teacher asking if the term would be extended to "Afro-English" for blacks living in England. Footage of an African American male student saying that he likes the term "brown." Footage of a female student saying that it doesn't matter. Footage of Hayden saying that the term might inspire some to think about their African roots. Hayden says that some people might begin to look into their family histories. Footage of Lewis saying that it is important to teach children to be proud of their African roots. Lewis says that not all black people in the US are American; that all black people in the US are black. Shots of African Americans walking on a street; of a group of students walking away from a school.
 
Miss*Pinocchio said:
[Black or African American?]
Original Airdate: 2/15/1989

Length: 00:03:27
Item Type: newstape - edited story master

Go back to main record.

Full Description

1:00:11
V: Footage from the Arsenio Hall Show. Charles Cozart (comedian) tells jokes in front of the audience.

Marcus Jones reports that the African American community is debating the use of the term "black." Jones notes that Jesse Jackson (African American political leader) is urging the use of the term "African American" instead of "black."

V: Shots of Jackson addressing an audience. Shots of African Americans in the audience. Footage of Robert Hayden (Lecturer, Northeastern University) saying that many people of color have been calling themselves "African Americans" for years. Hayden says that many universities have departments of African American studies. Hayden says that people of African descent were living in Boston in the eighteenth century; that those people referred to their community as "African." Hayden says that the term is "accurate" and "useful." Footage of Elma Lewis (Director, National Center of Afro-American Artists) being interviewed by Jones. Lewis says that she does not have to follow the trend.

Jones notes that Lewis is opposed to using the term "African American."

V: Footage of Lewis saying that Africa is a whole continent. Lewis says that the terms "Nigerian American" or "Jamaican American" are more appropriate than "African American." Lewis says that the term "black American" is more inclusive. Footage of Jones addressing a class at the David A. Ellis School in Roxbury. Jones asks how many of the students are aware of the debate surrounding the term "African American." A few students raise their hands.

Jones says that he asked students and teachers at the Ellis School in Roxbury about the terms "African American" and "black."

V: Shots of students. Footage of an African American female student saying that it does not matter which term is used. Footage of a Latina teacher saying that there should be no mention of race in identification terms. Footage of an African American teacher asking if the term would be extended to "Afro-English" for blacks living in England. Footage of an African American male student saying that he likes the term "brown." Footage of a female student saying that it doesn't matter. Footage of Hayden saying that the term might inspire some to think about their African roots. Hayden says that some people might begin to look into their family histories. Footage of Lewis saying that it is important to teach children to be proud of their African roots. Lewis says that not all black people in the US are American; that all black people in the US are black. Shots of African Americans walking on a street; of a group of students walking away from a school.
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Who cares about Jesse Jackson. He's been going around preaching a bunch of mumbo-jumbo for years. Any time a black man is hurt in any way, he cries out racism, discrimination, rape, hate-crime, etc.
 
VamPyroX said:
Who is "we"?

I'm of Irish/Scottish nationality, but I wasn't actually born there. You don't see me going around calling myself "Irish/Scottish", do you? I'm simply an American.
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Yeah. but could it be apporicate to call yourself "white american" when you sign an application for a job or whatever like that, just to save time from people asking you what race and nationality you are from, and all?
 
VamPyroX said:
Who cares about Jesse Jackson. He's been going around preaching a bunch of mumbo-jumbo for years. Any time a black man is hurt in any way, he cries out racism, discrimination, rape, hate-crime, etc.
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sad but true...

I've hear that black people are more racist than white people these days after MLK's death and still on...you know? some blacks still have some "hatred" against whites and even try to teach others to "hate" the whites even though they don't know them, you know? just because the person is white doesn't mean you have to hate the person...same thin with the black person! so I guess that's sort of what Jesse Jackson is going through...

just in my opinon, though.
 
Steel said:
Yeah. but could it be apporicate to call yourself "white american" when you sign an application for a job or whatever like that, just to save time from people asking you what race and nationality you are from, and all?
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When filling out applications, I just say that I'm "white." That's it.
 
BUT it took years to put MLK jr's murderer away... and
other Black victims' murderers away to JAIL.

So OJ SIMPSON doesn't need to go to jail.
 
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