Why are black people, called African American? Options

[Kontroll]

I never really liked the term African American, first of all because its just an easy way out instead of calling a person black. Because saying some one is black is closely related to racism, some how.

Technically all people who come from Africa aren't black. If you're Egyptian and you live in America, what are you?

Another problem is that if you're born in the US and you're black, then you're not at all African American. That term only denotes that you previously resided in Africa and moved to the US.

Please discuss to further my knowledge and understanding. Thank you. Oh, and if there is already a topic about this, then close this one. Thank you.

[kimmytree]

^ I dont see how that's any different than categorizing someone by anything else, like hair color.

I've never known what its like to be in someone of another race's shoes, so I guess it's possible I'm being a little unfair.

[sweetangel2128]

^ I dont see how that's any different than categorizing someone by anything else, like hair color.

I've never known what its like to be in someone of another race's shoes, so I guess it's possible I'm being a little unfair.

Because you are disrespecting them. It's just different, I can't explain and yes your right, your not in their shoes so you can't possibly understand. Plus, they were slaves long ago which could be another reason.