We promote it in way's like The United Negro College Fund,Jet Magazine,Black Entertainment Television, Miss Black America. Then Try to have a United Cauasian Collage Fund, Cloud Magazine White Entertainment Television or Miss White America I am sick of "Political Correctness." I know a lot of black people, and not a single one of them was born in Africa; so how can they be "African-Americans"? Besides, Africa is a continent. I don't go around saying I am a European-American because my great, great, great, great, great, great grandfather was from Europe. I am proud to be from America and nowhere else. When 70% of the people who get arrested are black or Latino, in cities where 70% of the population is black or Latino, that is not racial profiling, it is the Law of Probability.\nWe jump when something happens and say stop the racisam but every day we promote it at the same time everyone is looking for free hand outs from the Government\nWhy can't we STOP POLITICAL RACISM
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We can stop political racism. And the way to do that is by teaching our children about racism. If we want racism to succumb, we as americans have to own up for what we are doing. Teach our kids so when they themselves have kids, the cycle of unity continues. Unfourtunatly, groups like the KKK have the right to voice their views on public streets by way of the U.S. constitution. Is it right to promote hatred towards other people just because of the color of their skin? No, the government however goes give them the right to speak their views. I myself am African-American and I was not born in Africa. The following information will give you a better understanding of why the terms (AFRICAN-AMERICAN) and (BLACK) are used. \n\n**Black, also referred to as Negro or Colored (which is generally considered offensive) (noun, black or blacks; adjective, black people), is a color-defined term used as a form of ethno-racial classification. Though literally implying dark-skinned, "black" has been used in different ways at different times and places. The English word was spawned by the European colonization and conquest of non-Europeans. It solidified into popular culture during the Enlightenment as one of the four major categories into which European philosophers tried to organize the newly discovered human diversity. The categories were based upon skin tone as perceived by Europeans of the time: Red (Native Americans), Yellow (East Asians), White (Europeans), and Black (Africans). Today, the term's usage differs slightly among former European colonies. Latin Americans, former members of the British Empire, and Americans (USA) all use the term differently. The term is most often applied today in three ways. First, it denotes people who are seen as part of the African Diaspora. Second, it is also applied to native non-European people lacking African ancestry but who were labeled as "Black" by their colonizers. Third, it has been internalized as an ethno-political rallying label by leaders of oppressed and marginalized populations in several regions around the world.\n\n**An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, or black), is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. Many African Americans also have European and/or Native American ancestry as well. The term tends to refer to West African ancestries; not, for example, to white or Arab African ancestry, such as Moroccan or white South African ancestry. This is so even though there is huge genetic variation among the various inhabitants of sub-Saharan Africa. Members of the African Diaspora from non-African countries such as Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba (although they are logically African Americans, since they are located in the Americas and are descendants of Africans, with some admixture from Europeans and native Americans as well) or the United Kingdom are theoretically referred to by their nation of origin and not African American (even when they come from a Latin American country) unless they immigrate to the United States, but once a person of the African Diaspora becomes a permanent U.S. resident, then it is generally assumed that they (and especially their U.S.-born children) are "African American." \n\nI am proud to be African-American, Black, and as well American myself, I just know as a person of color what african slaves went through in (AFRIKA) for us to be free. That was the spelling of it until the english dictionary changed it to (AFRICA). There are so many people who risked their lives and fought for racial equality. People have to make the contious decision to stop promoting racism if we are to ever move forward as people and as a country. Here's a few quotes from some leaders of color past and present. \n\n\n(1). Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,\n    I am the dream and the hope of the slave.\n    I rise, I rise, I rise.\n    Maya Angelou (1928
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Not to be too la-di-da or flippant, but we're all African.  It's the cradle of the human race.\n\nNothing wrong with acknowledging the shared experiences of people who share your skin color, though.  Especially when there's still so much racism, explicit and implicit, in the world.
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I prefer to be called Black, not African American. No, I'm not from Africa but of course my ancestors are. But given the fact that many African Americans from Africa have treated me like sh*t like any other racist idiot, I'd rather not be called that. I have heard from many of them that we (Blacks) are not pure Africans and that we are a disgrace to their people. The ones I've encountered looks at us and treat us like dogs. I'm cool on them. Don't want to ever be associated with them. Don't get me wrong, not all of them are like that. But the majority I've encountered are.
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Why do black people have to be perpetually angry at the white in order to show that they "respect their roots"?  And African culture isn't "lost", it's still right there, intact, over there in Africa where it belongs.  Black Americans have our own unique culture; and although it originated in Africa, at it's core, our culture is an integral part of American history.  And pardon the hell out of me for not being politically correct, but "African Americans" are African citizens who have recently immigrated here.  The rest of us are just Americans who happen to be black.  \n\nSpeaking of being black and American, slavery ended about 150 years ago.  I'm not saying that everyone should just forget that it happened, but harping about it isn't going to undo or change anything.  NOBODY in the U.S. of A. is currently still alive from back then.  Know your history, but GET ON WITH YOUR LIVES.  \n\nVoodoo?  Gimme a break.  What does voodoo have to do with anything?\n\nNote to Nelly:  Black people in the Caribbean, Central and South America originally came from Africa and were brought over as slaves.  Read your history.
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White people today cannot say That they are proud to be white because they would be classified as being racist. I hear so many black people saying black power this and black power that and thats fine because over 100 years ago they were slaves but hello this is America and people should have the same right as everyone and to feel safe about saying what they want to say but white people are afraid to say white power without being called racist also. I think that the way Black people were treated when they were slaves was wrong there is no question about that. I just don't see why us white people today should be punished for it. I also don't see why there is a Black College Fund and Not a White College fund or a Hispanic college fund or an Asian College fund and the same thing about Black history month why isn't there a history month for all the races? Don't you think that ain't fair? You people who answered this question are ignorant for automatically calling this person racist for speaking her mind. I think you consider it racist because WHITE POWER AND WHITE PRIDE isn't said much. I hope I helped!
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WELL FIRST OFF, STOP REFERRING THIS TO ONLY AFRICAN AMERICANS. I MYSELF AM AFRICAN AMERICAN AND FOR THE RECORD I AM COLLEGE EDUCATED WITH A DEGREE, I DON'T DO DRUGS, MARRIAGE IS THE BEST TIME FOR ME TO HAVE CHILDREN, MY PARENTS RAISED ME RIGHT, AND I HAVE GOALS I WANT TO ACHIEVE. SO THE RACE CARD THEORY IS OF NO USE HERE. THE PROBLEM IS THE PARENTS. PARENTS HAVE TO INSTILL VALUES IN THEIR CHILDREN FROM DAY ONE. CHILDREN MIMIC WHAT THEY SEE. IF PARENTS DO A CRAPPY JOB AT PARENTING KIDS WILL PICK UP BAD HABITS AND OR DON'T LEAD THEIR LIVES IN A POSITIVE WAY WHICH LIMITS THEIR OPPORTUNITIES.\n\nAS FAR AS THE WHOLE BASKETBALL/RAPPER THEORY, SO WHAT IF MANY OF THEM HAPPEN TO BE AFRICAN-AMERICAN. THE KEY IS TO HAVE A BACK UP PLAN IN ADDITION TO DOING SOMETHING SUCH AS THESE. THAT'S WHERE THE DEGREE COMES INTO PLAY. WHEN (PEOPLE) NOTICE I DIDN'T REFER TO AFRICAN AMERICANS. BUT WHEN PEOPLE USE THEIR DEGREES TO BETTER THEIR MINDS AND GOALS, THAT IS A POWERFUL THING. I VALUE EDUCATION HIGHLY BECAUSE THAT IS HOW I WAS RAISED. I WILL TEACH MY CHILDREN THE SAME THING AND TO ACCOMPLISH WHATEVER GOALS THEY WILL HAVE. \n\nNO DISRESPECT BUT YOUR VIEWS ARE HIGHLY PREJUDICE. ALOT OF WHAT YOU SAID FALLS ON MANY RACES, NOT JUST AFRICAN AMERICANS. AND LIKE I SAID, THE RESPONSIBILITY IS ON THE PARENTS AND OR GUARDIANS TO INSTILL THESE VALUES IN THEIR CHILDREN FROM THE BEGINNING. SO PEOPLE AS A WHOLE CAN IMPROVE THEIR COLLECTIVE SITUATION BY LEADING THEIR LIVES IN A POSITIVE WAY AND HAVING THAT IMPACT THEM IN A POSITIVE WAY.
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I agree.  I don't like to use the term because I believe that it is incorrect.  It is also promoting segregation and misunderstanding.  When people choose to separate themselves by racial titles they are saying that they are unwilling to be a part of this culture.  This breeds contempt amongst other groups who feel that they are being pushed aside or belittled because they don't have a special title for themselves too.  \n\nI find it amusing that some black people are offended for being called black but then the next words out of their mouths are about white people.  If I'm white you're black.  I really don't see what's wrong with that.\n\nAlso, almost no one in this country is all of any ethnicity.  I don't want to be called French-Canadian-Belgian-Spanish-Lebanese American.  What a freakin' mouthful!  Blacks are no different.  If you go back into your geneaology you will find many different groups represented in there.  Why would you choose to leave those out?  They are as much a part of you as any other group.
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White people do do things for themselves. They have St. Patrick's day, Irish-American, Polish and Italian-American organizations, Greek celebrations, etc, etc. Obviously black people don't have the luxury of knowing exactly which African nationality we come from, so we hold events to include all of us with a common heritage in the U.S. When we do try to do things for ourselves... like Kwanzaa for example, everybody jumps on us because it's not a 'real' holiday.\n\nAnd as far as the spirit of America, white people talk about the history and 'spirit' and 'forefathers' of America while forgetting the inconvenient little fact that black people prduced most of the financial wealth of this country. The legacy of this country IS slavery, and until white people stop glossing over that little fact and stop telling us that 'we should get over the past' while cramming our heads with information about Thomas Jefferson, I think that black people will always wonder why white people talk so much about us having something that they don't.
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it's a paradox in its nature... \nThey are asking for equality while placing emphasis on our differences.\nbut two things we should get rid of.... Affirmative Action and Indefinite welfare \n\nThe initial reasons for the organizations were valid but have grown wild sense.\n\n\n\nanother thing that annoyes me is that I  blacks for example feed the idea of discrimination so much that you start to believe that they are different.\n\nDo they think it's good that they constantly point out our differences.\n\nIf were equal then should they just shut up already....\nthey've been nagging for decades.\n\n\nback to you question.... the singling out of races for special programs does discriminate again whites and again does point out to the point that they are different ( if we were equal then we would have no special affiliations and programs)\n\nWhites don't get to be represented in this way\n\nand what about BET television \nWhat about WET\na common argument is that "oh tv is already for whites"\nwell we didn't come out like racist and flat out create our own station, what hypocrits.... ...it's reasons like this that we never will be thought of as equals.... and again, it's in part their fault for fueling the fire.\n\n\njust makes no sense.\n\n\nit's discriminatory and a bunch of BS
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it is the governments way of trying to make things right for what the blacks were put through many years ago. \n i don't think it is discriminiation. i do think though that it is sad that every nationality can have their own organizations, except whites. because if we were to have a group or organization to celebrate the fact that we are white, people would think we were some hate group or something.
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I don't see the sense in preaching at all.  Instead of buying a plane ticket send them the money.  Do you have any idea how far $1000 US would go in most countries in Africa?  Africa doesn't need any more outsiders going in there and creating more division between the people.  The French did it, the Belgians, Germans, British, etc. People need to realize when to stop *trying to* help.\n\n\n*Forcing*
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It's a personal choice.  If you don't want to be called African-American, then tell them so.  I myself am Black and I also use the term African-American.  I may be wrong, but I don't think the politicians came up with this term.  I believe we started using this term as a way to honor our ancestors.  Check on wikipedia.com for the origin of the term African American.
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because people are ignorant. that's all there is to it. we make things out to be a big deal, instead of acting like black people are just like everybody else. take black history month for example. kids are forced to learn stuff only for a month about the contributions of black americans. it should be integrated all the time and treated no differently than anyone else.
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yes it is hypocrisy. you are right.some say that we took the word from whites to take the control of our identity as black americans.i use the word.i use those other words too.this is the real killer, in private there are still white folks that call blacks, the n-word.and there are black folks that call white people, whatever it is we say in private.i think that he is lucky that the black folks in the audience did kick his azz.i'm not saying any of those words are right all i know is we have to live with people and sometimes people say the craziest things.i would not stand up in a room full of white people and say derogatory things, because i would not want the shoe to be on the other foot. and im with you his career is totally over.
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Im with the person above. No one can voice their opinoion and be politically correct. If anyone is racist its everyone but white peopleIve tried to meet and be friends with african americans and hispanics but all I got was negativity. they think everyone is racist but not everyone is. and if you feel like the government is racist take a number and run for office of some kind stand up for yourrself. What about homosexuals almmost everyone who is not homosexual is racist (or what ever i guess they are more segrationist then racist since homosexuality isnt a race but whatever) against them everyone says they go straight to hell but do they? Everyone's afraid to be sued for racism cause they wouldnt offer a scholarship. Like I said if anyone is racist its not the white people cause we get the negativity. and yes media will publish and exaggerate crap to make money. We used africans as slaves a long time ago, we gave african americans the right to vote a long time ago, we let them adopt. HOMOSEXUALS cant live thewir lives openly because people will destroy their lives, they can't adopt because of their orientation because people think they will teach their kids to be gay. its been accepted by alot of scientist that homosexuality is prolly genetic it cant be helped except for the killing of mothers who pass the gene. I'm tired of hearing crap from colored(i mean all colors not just blacks) people complaining about inadequate right and treatment. so what your your not the only one I get made fun of because I listen to Beethoveen not rap! But I dont complain I just tell them thats your view not mine live with it. So you have no room to complain white people are put down just as much so grow up and just live your life. Dont let people stop you cause your black or whatever. Look beyond yourself and at the bigger picture when i did i realized homosexuals and everyone deserves the same rights.
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I am deeply offended by some of the responses to this question. So what minorities have a few clubs to celebrate their culture. So what? Who is is that really hurting? As an African American I could personally care less if white people had there own channels. I am not racist. I respect all people and cultures. What bothers me is people's attitudes. Ignorance is what I hate. If you want a club for caucasians start one. Things wont happen unless you make them. Do you know how long us minorities have had to struggle for the few things that you mentioned? We deserve it and we deserve to be proud of our culture. All people should be proud of their culture despite their race.
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Just look at the Republicans Party not allowing them to vote today in their own elections. More strategy of the Conservatives to disrupt America for their own agendas. It's all obvious hate to the African American population in America, and a stand of white supremacists. I say it's really sick, and they are after the real estate of Americans through a natural disaster. The levies weren't being repaired just like a lot of African American neighbor hoods and streets in America. It's just another opportunity to repress the African American population. The Republicans, and George Bush are doing it all in Americas face too. Vote these people out of office, or it's going to be the end of Americas freedoms!