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reply posted on 29-7-2008 @ 11:37 AM by quaple_pouge
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The only reason I find it "insulting" is the fact that if I call myself European-American (not that I do), then I am a racist, but if they call themselves African-American it is not racist.


reply posted on 29-7-2008 @ 11:46 AM by Becker44
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As far as I can count, they have been referenced by 4 titles in the last 50 years. Each progression of the title has been due to the leaders feeling the prior was derogatory in nature.

1. Negro
2. Colored
3. Black
4. African-American

Personally I'm not a big fan of Hyphens. I don't like it in married names nor do I like it when a group wants to identify themselves. If you want to live in America I say lose the hyphen. I mean if I see an Asian person and they are introduced as Asian-American I'm pretty sure I had it figured out already.

Becker


reply posted on 29-7-2008 @ 11:53 AM by justamomma
Originally posted by quaple_pouge
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post by justamomma



The only reason I find it "insulting" is the fact that if I call myself European-American (not that I do), then I am a racist, but if they call themselves African-American it is not racist.




ok... I understand that. But these days, ppl could and probably would get offended by almost anything you say or do. While I find it ridiculous that *some* (bc it isn't ALL) want to mooch off of the tax payers' $$ and have special priveledges bc "the white man is holding the brotha down" and then turn around and say "we are African Americans," my major gripe would not be in what they want to call themselves. Hell, I claim my irish blood even though I was not born in Ireland.... that is bc it shows in my skin, my hair, my temper lol, etc.

I just honestly could care less what they want to call themselves so long as they quit playing the "we were slaves" card "and so you owe us."

my anscestors were treated badly as well and actually in some cases were treated worse considering that most slaves in the south were given property and treated like family by their owners. I don't think that entitles me to anything that I don't work my arse off for though.

African-American, Black man, Brotha, whatever.... if ya live in America, you should be required to work for what you want and you should feel grateful that HOWEVER your anscestors were brought here, at least you are here and have a great opportunity to make something of yourself.

Good question still!!





[edit on 29-7-2008 by justamomma]


reply posted on 11-8-2008 @ 08:17 AM by bigshow
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I agree with your thinking. I personally think it is offensive that they call themselves African-American when in fact they are NOT african-american at all. If you were born here you are American. The only difference is your skin tone, woopty do. And I know from personal experience from knowing 2 actual "african-american's" that they despise the "african-american's" over here. I'm not racist but its time to stop living a lie.


reply posted on 11-8-2008 @ 05:53 PM by EnlightenUp
Originally posted by LordInfamous
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because africa's our roots. hence african american.


Last I checked it was the ultimate roots for all of us. I suppose we should all use that term. My whitey ancestors just took the scenic route. One of them was even sold into slavery in the 1600's.


reply posted on 12-8-2008 @ 10:08 AM by quaple_pouge
Originally posted by LordInfamous
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because africa's our roots. hence african american.


Then why do so many "African Americans" shout racism if a white person who's ancestors have been here for hundreds of years (just like yours) calls themselves "European American"?


reply posted on 12-8-2008 @ 11:23 AM by Kluge
Originally posted by quaple_pouge
Originally posted by LordInfamous
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because africa's our roots. hence african american.


Then why do so many "African Americans" shout racism if a white person who's ancestors have been here for hundreds of years (just like yours) calls themselves "European American"?


I've never known any Blacks (including myself) to ever immediately think racism just because someone described themselves as European-American (in any derived form) or it being used to refer to a certain group within America.


reply posted on 12-8-2008 @ 11:24 AM by Kluge
Originally posted by quaple_pouge
Originally posted by LordInfamous
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because africa's our roots. hence african american.


Then why do so many "African Americans" shout racism if a white person who's ancestors have been here for hundreds of years (just like yours) calls themselves "European American"?


I've never known any Blacks (including myself) to ever immediately think racism just because someone described themselves as European-American (in any derived form) or it being used to refer to a certain group within America.



reply posted on 12-8-2008 @ 03:14 PM by LordInfamous
Originally posted by quaple_pouge
Originally posted by LordInfamous
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because africa's our roots. hence african american.


Then why do so many "African Americans" shout racism if a white person who's ancestors have been here for hundreds of years (just like yours) calls themselves "European American"?


i wasn't aware that we shouted racism when whites do that. i'll have to add that to the list.
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