What if i moved to africa..would i be called an american african??
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I think only if you became a citizen of an African country and lived there for a long time. Although (saying you moved to Ethiopia), you'd be more likely to be called something like an American Ethiopian, and more likely yet (if you're white) to be called a Caucasian Ethiopian or (if you're hispanic) a Latino Ethiopian, etc. Of course, you would probably always be seen as just an American. Someone who moves to our country from Africa isn't called an African American as often as black people whose ancestors came over on the boats a long time ago. So, you probably wouldn't be called an American Ethiopian (or whatever), but your children's children's children might be.\n\nJust my thoughts. Interesting question.
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1)Yes, we still live in a racist country.  I am a 46 year old Black woman who has experienced quite a bit of racism bcos of the color of my skin (caramel) without any knowledge of who I really am.  I have traveled quite a bit within the states as well as other countries & honestly cannot see much of a difference.  Point in case...I've even traveled to Africa & have been faced with questions like "what are you?".  I think that I offended the one asking the question bcos I said "I'm an American".  They responded "do you mean African-American?" to which I responded "sure if thats how you would like to phrase it".  2) Yes my parents had a hard time but they "dealt with it" by being active in the civil rights movement.  My great-grandmother would never let me work in the fields when I visited saying " no way, your Mom & Grandmama would have a fit & besides those days are over for your generation".  She was right, however there are others here who seem to forget that.  With regards to "us guys" still living in this country...this is our country & we'll fight for the right to live here....in peace.
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Since im black , Im going with AFRICA
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First of all, you have to be 25 to adopt in Africa. Sounds like you're only 19 (by the question you asked last time).\n\nDo a Google search -- you'll find all the answers you need on this topic all over the web.
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Two Africans were kidnapped and brought to America as slaves, a man and a woman. The woman gets pregnant by the man. Would her baby not still be be African? Black people are African in race. We are American if we are born in America. The same goes for white people. You are not American just because you are white. You just happened to be born here. You may be Dutch, British, German or whatever. The only people of American ancestory is the Native American. What I want to know is why white people worry so much about what black people call themselves.
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If you are an African American, a German American, Polish American, Irish American or any other type of "Ethnic" American, Then you are a divided American. You don't ever "lose" your ethnic or culture. There are many ways that you can keep in touch with your past. Look at Oktoberfest for example. Look at all of the different ethnic festivals that are celebrated in our country. Italian, German, we have St.Patrick's Day, even Cinco de Mayo in some parts of the country is celebrated. Why I'll bet that even fr_chuck has an ethnic background.........
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nope. you're right, not everyone is born in Africa. so just say black. great question!
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We all come from Africa!
284346
Look sweetheart don't trip, just go with the blows. Its always something wherever we go. No one will ever understand completely the pressures we face each and everyday living as black Americans. Its all ignorance if you ask me. Never let anyone move you from your comfort. If that job is producing your comfort at home, Milk that job for all its worth of all its knowledge, and paychecks and one day soon start your own Company. I know its hard, but learn to adapt to that work force environment. Its the only way to get ahead.
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How come you did not mention your own nationality? Anyway, I've lived in some African countries and really liked the environments - very friendly and stress free. I've also lived in the USA and was in fact very disappointed - very stressful and hostile society (despite the diversity), especially down south in Texas.
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take it a step further where the hell is Caucasia?  The way I see it you are American or English or African etc.  Not African-American, etc.  If you are an American you're an American.  You never hear Caucasians saying German-American, etc.  I say let's all go universal and use American
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While it may be the politically correcting thing to say in the workplace, simply referring to someone as "African-American" may be an inaccurate description of someone, especially if that person is not American but from another country. Some people do take offense to the term "black". You are in a tough spot; you are damned if you do and damned if you don't. Professional setting do prefer the term "African-American" over black even though it could be wrong. To play it safe, if you need to describe someone you could just say that they have brown skin.
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I am white and cannot speak with certainty.\nSome blacks are mad at whites and visa versa from slavery issues and there is some racism here. However, especially in major cities, we are very international, and I would think that you would be well accepted. My kids and I have friends from all over, including Africa.
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It would be more socially acceptable if they chose to be referred to as Americans with an African heritage.  American should always be put first.  I am an Ameircan of German decent and have never considered anything else. I am not a German American. I am an American!!!!!!!!!! It just happens that I am of German Ancestery
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I was born in Africa, but I'm white. Now, I'm living in america. Am I a African American?
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I refer to my self as white.  and when I am talking about a black guy I say, that black dude.  It just sounds too touchy feely to say African American,   and hey what if they are cuban!!!    just grow up poeple, these are not insults!  Blacks are black, whites are white, and asians, um ok their just asian. and all latinos, sorry Im from california your all mexicans!
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No one just has the right to be an American unless born here. You think your rights were abused by Americans? Go to Africa where people get ripped apart in a city by rebel war fighters. See if you get any free medical service.