Why is someone who is half black and half white always considered black?
478132
That is because of history.  There were many many court rulings on this.  No matter how small the percentage of black ancestry, the courts considered the person black.  This is a rule from Jim Crow times.  It doesn't make any sense, but in history, that's how things were done.  And the courts had to make such decisions because people had different rights depending on if they were black or white (before constitutional amendment).  For example there used to be laws against white & black people marring.  \nThe rule that mixed kids are considered black started in slavery, of course, any child born to a slave was a slave, even if the father was white.  This was done purposely, even, (without the women's consent most of the time).
747658
No, the term "African American" only applies to people with black physical features who vote Democrat.\n\nFor instance, if you are only half black, like Barack Obama, but are in the Democrat Party, then you are still "African American."\n\nBut if you are fully black and a Republican, like Michael Steele, then you are an "Oreo" or an "Uncle Tom."\n\nDid that help?\n\n-Aztec276
887825
nope. you're right, not everyone is born in Africa. so just say black. great question!
252640
I'm also a white African and I also don't understand that. I have more African roots than most of the black African Americans, my family tree goes back 400 years. When I meet black people that's European they never call themselves African Europeans, so why do they do that in the USA. Personally I think it's causes division between different races. I thought we were trying to stop race separation, because it causes racism.
1079684
Well, I don't like the term "coloured" for people that have dark skin. It's rude and it's wrong. Then what does that make me, clear? Invsible? Why do we have to pay so much attention to people's skin colour? Why can't we see people as people? We all breath, bleed and breed the same ways. I don't see a difference. I just see people.
981079
Yes....and white includes too many cultures...but we are all lumped into one...because we have a lighter skin tone than other races.
76914
Is the African American Black or White?
1146166
Why do some Black people act White?
703908
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.
1084885
I strongly agree with u on every1 being equal. Seriously, thats how I think. I don't think that the color of a person determines how smart they are, or who they are. However, I think some people are racist because they see difference as something bad.
268799
He's actually half-black and half-Italian. And he also has a twin brother. :-D
936386
I think the exact opposite. i could never see myself with someone of a different color. Race,a different story. I am polish/german and my girlfriend is hungarian but we're both white. it is very comfortable. Thats all I can say from my standpoint.
637988
You're talking two different things.  When we call people black, we're really referring to their ethnicity, not their skin color.  Black people are of African descent so they would be referred to as black no matter how dark or light their skin is.\nI have seen an albino black person and you can definately tell that person is of African descent even though they have no skin pigment.\nSo, yes, a black person can be classified as an albino if they don't have the melatonin necessary to make skin pigment.  \nWhat I don't understand about albinos is that even their hair and eye color are affected.  I'm not sure if melatonin is responsible for that as well. \nThe black albino I knew had blondish yellow hair.
567708
I believe there is someone for everyone as a person, why do you find it necessary to say, I'M Black. I don't say when I put pen to paper or talk I'M WHITE. Either your a lovely person and thats all that counts, or you're not. Think of being a lovely person then others will think the same. Hope you get what you want have a lovely life.
807388
That's racism in itself. Not all black people have to act a certain way in order to be "black" It's their heritage that makes them black, not that they listen to rap music, wear huge baggy clothes and all of those stupid ethnic stereotypes. You can't act white if you're black, you're only acting like yourself and to even characterize how a person acts to the color of their skin is just wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong.
34447
At one time blacks were considered the opposite of whites, even though they are technically brownish in color.  Because they were considered the opposite, they were considered to be people made by the devil, or having some relationship with evil.  Of course, this is ridiculous thinking.
362829
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.