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If not all Africans are black then why do we call African-Americans African American isn't that stereotyping all Africans?
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∙ 14y ago
I Personally dont get why blacks are called African-Americans because...For one all black americans are not from Africa!!! most of black ppl have more than just african in them...theres asian...european etc..they r not fully africans!!...many africans get offended by this term as well as 'black' americans...there needs to be sum other term made up in the place of "African Americans"...
- Good one!!!!! I have been asking the same thing forever. Not all blacks are African, so I will never understand it.A
- It must be understood that "All Africans are Black and all Blacks are Africans." As long as you are a Blackman you're an African.
- Yes it is a good question. It started with slavery and the word that began with 'N' was not received well by the blacks. Then they were called 'Blacks' or 'Negros' and then were changed from this to 'African Americans' to try and appease the blacks. The black population have seldom forgotten their roots and most are proud of who they are because their ancestors are from parts of Africa. Thankfully African Americans have come a long way and are actors, attorneys, in the justice system as judges, doctors, in the music business, etc. Still, there are still many poor and suppressed African Americans. In all reality is would be best just to call them Americans and let it be left this way. However, there are some groups that prefer to remind everyone of their heritage and prefer the title 'African American.' I know it's confusing, but today, one can simply ask a black friend how they would like to be referred too and honor them by doing so.
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On what was African American culture based?
Africans kept many customs and beliefs from their homelands. These customs and beliefs became the basis of African-American culture.
Is Nigeria part of the African culture Or is it part of the African-American culture?
Nigeria is a country in Africa and therefore part of both the African and African-American cultures (since it is likely that some African-Americans draw heritage from Nigeria, and many Africans actually live there.)
What group of people came to America against their will?
West Africans, brought to the USA in the slave-trade
How did enslaved Africans keep African history and culture alive?
Enslaved Africans kept African history and culture alive by telling stories.
Why do Black Africans hold African-Americans in such high regard?
Africans have a great affinity for their American cousins and look up to them. They understand that only the best were sent to the New World and the standard of living for African-Americans is many times that of those who stayed in Africa. African-Americans are highly educated, many going to Harvard and Columbia Law School such as Barack Obama who was born in Kenya. Africans have a low standard of living and most are not educated. Is it any wonder that Africans hold successful African-Americans in such high esteem?
How did the African change the American?
Many Africans Americans were deposed
How did African dance influence American dance?
African dance Influenced American dance by the whites watching the africans so the decieded to dance so then it became African-American dancing.
Are African Americans and Black Americans the same?
yes. it just depends on peoples preference. Some people do not like to be called black and some people do not like to be called African American. But I think it is proper to say African American
On what was African American culture based?
Africans kept many customs and beliefs from their homelands. These customs and beliefs became the basis of African-American culture.
Who was the first African American president in the 1800's?
there was no African American president in the 1800's because most of the africans was still deep into slavery. hills (:
When did African American history start?
As soon as Africans were shipped to the Americas, not long after Columbus had discovered them.
Who went to the pan african conference of 1900?
Africans and people of the African diaspora
African Americans rights?
how did AfricanAmericans rights change before, during, and after reconstruction?
Are sudanese people africans-americans?
Since Sudan is an African country, a person who immigrates from Sudan to the US would qualify as an African-American.
Why do real Black Africans hate American Darkies?
Black Africans feel estranged from the African Americans who waste all opportunities they have and remain in a depraved stupor
Is Nigeria part of the African culture Or is it part of the African-American culture?
Nigeria is a country in Africa and therefore part of both the African and African-American cultures (since it is likely that some African-Americans draw heritage from Nigeria, and many Africans actually live there.)
In order to fight the racist attitude that Africans were primitive what did Pan-African do at the 1900 World's Fair?
They put together and "Exhibit of American Negroes" to showcase African American scholarship and life in America.
