What is the most politically correct way of calling a person black?
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Whatever who you're referring to prefers. In the words of my best friend, \n\n"I'm country black, I was raised in the country, I'm not colored, I'm not African, I'm not an African-American, I am an American and I am black."
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Nukka  \n Just another way to say Nigger without getting caught or being accused of being racist...
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The thing is that black people started the hip hop/urban culture you are talking about, so that's why people say they act black.  The term I hear a lot is "wigger", that term has been around for years and years.  I know it sounds offensive to some, I am just stating the term and I don't mean anything derogatory by it.
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People who say there is no difference are naive or being way too politically correct. There is a difference, but it usually has more to do with environment than race. \n\nPeople think of being "black" as being poor; uneducated or educated but still speaking incorrectly/improper English and pronunciation; liking rap and R&B music; walking a certain way; doing your hands a certain way, especially when music comes on; loving to dance and sing--for black men in particular it's having tattoos everywhere, weird hairdos like braids and cornrows or wearing their pants down below their butts; for black women in particular it's having an attitude, being loud, having weird hairdos like the ones mentioned above and tacky hair pieces, having tons of kids at an early age without being married, having big butts. Almost none of these things are, in actuality, exclusive to black people, though...but if someone says you "act black" they probably mean some of these things. \n\nAs a black person, I know a lot of us stereotype people being white, in all honesty, as talking proper or enunciating everything clearly; using the word "fuck" and variations of it excessively as well as words like "dude," "awesome," "totally" and "like" too much; worrying about weight and looks too much; liking pop, rock or country music; dressing preppy, skater, goth or with clothes that fit perfectly; naive about the way the world really is; do all kinds of crazy things. Many think of white men as arrogant, conceited, thinking they know everything and feeling like they're entitled to everything in the world, and think of white women as less sexually inhibited as other races and going overboard on the importance of "sexuality" and being "sexy." Again, there are many black people who fit some of these, as well.
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OK, see the confusion begins...!\n\nFirst of all, there is no such place as "Africa America".  \n\nSecondly, Black people were given the "politically correct" name "AfricaN AmericaN" by Jesse Jackson less than (or about) 20 years ago.  Non-Black people (especially those in high positions) and some Black people, prefer it because the word "black" was given negative perceptions ("Black" is bad, based on the meanings of certain words, like "black-listed", "black-balled", "blackmailed"...).  I have even heard of some silly Black people saying "Well coal is BLACK. So since I'm not that color, I can't be "Black".)  Crazy.\n\nWhat you teacher probably said was "African American" (listen in class!).  It is seen as OK, because Black people in american can find their origins in Africa, for the most part (some, from the Carribean).  Like "Arab-american", or "Irish-american", and so on and so forth.\n\nToo much denial for ME.  I prefer to be called what we have always been: BLACK.\n\nLM
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African-American or Black\nWhy not Black American or American\nIf you were born in Africa and came to America for citizenship then you could be an African-American\nBut with all the racism going on Why not just say American and try to stop Race as an issue\nAmerica is a melting pot of race so a wise man once said \nCan we just all get a long
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Best man or woman for the job, that is how it should be. Instead of the minorities calling their communities black communities they need to start just calling them communities. This will not happen though because look at who black people have for role models. Criminals.
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Yes, if you're born in Africa you're African American. That's why some people prefer to be called black because African American classifies anyone born in Africa.
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To be "correct" is to be right - without error.\n\nTo be "politically correct" is to be right, without offending anyone.
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Your right Dan.\n\nAlot of people say the "N" word is rude and hurtful and while i agree but i wonder why do black americans call each other that all the time? If a white person walked up and said it all heck would break lose.
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If he's a citizen or resident? Yes. African American.
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Well you can say it because as you said you have the right to say anything you like.  Just keep in mine they have the right to get angry as you do if someone called you something your not. I'm not saying it right I’m say that's the way it is.  Now being of African descent it would offend me greatly if some called me that in fact when my friend uses to I would tell them I’m not a nig anything, call me by my name or just don't call me.  Now why they do it is the same reason that people call themselves Christian today. Although both roots are from a negative origin, they have chosen to uses it as an expression to communicate some fellowship and commonest with Christ or in the African American community with each other.  So, I hope you understand my answer, once again I think it is stupid to identify yourself with a word your enemy came up with or mispronounce to identify you with but hah that just my opinion.\n\n\n\nLet me first say I called myself of African descent, so not all Americans of African decent call themselves African-Americans.  No as far as them being black and your and other Europeans being white is just foolishness. Just look in a mirror one day wearing a white T-shirt then you'll see what color you truly are. The so-called "black-man" is not black as far as the color of his skin goes but dark brown.  Not every one of us call our women ho.. Or Biches, and other degrading name just like not all Americans of many so-call races, call their women out of their names.  From personal experience I have heard some so-call white friend of mine call not only their girlfriend biches to their faces, but their mothers as well. Now would you think its' true or fair to assume or teach that all so-called white people call their parents out of their just because those idiots did?  There are many people of many “different colors of skin” who do not show their parents the popper respect they deserver as parents?  Would it not be wrong to say because some do it all do it?  Come on let not be so blinded by the media propaganda.  Now as far as abusers of social programs go, I’m sorry but the greatest abusers of social programs where by the same grope who started them.  Started for "white" by "whites" not others.  Hope you have a nice day.  No offence intended.
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Black !\n\nI get so upset when someone tries to be " Politically Correct" they come off to me as more of a racist than trying to protect the feelings of people.  \n\nI"m Black, not Afro American, Not African American,  Not you people, the other color, Just Black. \n\nDont feel funny saying Black
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I'm black (don't get fooled by my avatar) It depends on whose saying it and how they are saying it. If someone says it to me and really means I'll assume they're rasist. If it seems to be all in fun then I take it as a joke.
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they could do that, yes. but, i cant imagine anyone playing a video game and talking trash is gonna care. those ppl probably dont even know who he is, right? so, they dont know what color he is either. \n\ni have a black friend who uses that word all the time. everytime i see him he calls me that at least 3 or 4 times. i dont care at all. to be funny, sometimes i call him "honky". he laughs everytime. nobody seems to care as much when a black person uses the word, and if the ppl online dont know him, they might assume its a black person using the word.\n\ni wouldnt use that word, but i think its not gonna be a big deal. besides, you can find out who someone is through their IP address, but that doesnt prove who was using the pc. he could easily say "i had a party, there were 35 ppl here, and i only knew about 20 of them".
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I prefer to be called Black. I am not African. I have traces of African in me, but that does not mean that I am of African nationality. People who are from Africa who become American citizens should be called African-American. I don't care to be called a Black-American because (and don't take this the wrong way) I am not exactly WANTED here in America (or anywhere else for that matter). Afro American is dated and Negro is just unnecessary given the Latin meaning of the term. I think the term Black American is a little offensive. Black is the least offensive to me.\n\nAt this point, there is no appropriate way to describe what I am. My great-great-great Grandmother passed for white for many years (she was the descendant of slaves). There are some Mexicans in the blood-line as well. Since the blood-line is no longer purely African, I cannot associate myself with a race of people. I am nothing but a Black person in America.
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Frequently you can replace the annoying he/she type of politically correct reference by using a word that has no sexual context like "person."\n\nYou can also get some alternatives using a thesaurus. I prefer the paper version, especially Roget's Thesaurus arranged by category, not alphabetically, because I can browse as I find ideas. There is an online version: http://thesaurus.reference.com/\nand: http://education.yahoo.com/reference/thesaurus/