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The mostly archaic term for those with both black and white heritage is mulatto. The more specific use of the term is for someone with one black parent and one white parent.
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Why are people called African American?
Bill Cosby came up with this, one evening, on his TV series and the term stuck.
What is an African American pioneer called?
African american pioneers are free Black Americans that travailed a long way to leave the US to find a Betterplace.
This president is the first African American elected president?
The first and only African-American president in the US is Barack Obama. President Bill Clinton was jokingly called "America's first black president" because he had many black friends and promoted policies that helped black people, but Mr. Clinton was white. Barack Obama is in fact African-American, and when he was elected in 2008, he became the country's first black president.
Are black people who live in Africa called African-Americans?
African-Americans are US citizens whose ancestors are (usually) from the continent of Africa. Africans who live in an African country would be referred to by their country of citizenship (e.g., Namibians, Kenyans) and would not be called African-Americans. An African-American visiting Africa would simply be thought of as an "American" or "US citizen" to the local population.
What is a black man called?
African American, Negro, and never say the bad n word.
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
Why are people called African American?
Bill Cosby came up with this, one evening, on his TV series and the term stuck.
Can you be black and American?
Yeah, it's normally called African-American. But even if not African-American, you can be of any skin complexion and be an American.
What are you called if your African American but from England?
British. To be African-American you would have to be from America. Most black Americans are moving back to being called black because they realize a hyphenated American sounds unpatriotic.
Why do people call African Americans nig-nogs?
Because the first ever black person to set foot on American soil, an African American, was called Samson Wayne Nig Nog.
What color are people from Jerusalem?
Black, but not black like and African-American lighter in colour.
Are black people who live in Africa African American?
African American is a generic name for people in modern America, whose ancestors originally were brought from the African continent as slaves.
Is Booker t Washington a African American?
Yes he was, but they didn't use that term in his era. Black people were called "Negroes" back then.
Are there any African American or black people in Egypt AL?
No, except you.
What are the indications for Bidil?
Heart failure in African American/ black people.
What is pretty ricky's race?
As of 2011 the Members race is..... Baby Blue: African American/Black Spectacular: African American/Black Lingerie: African American/Black & Mexican Slick' Em: African American/Black I Hope this helped :) (:
What color are the kinara candles?
Oe black, three red, and three green. the black represents the African American People, the red represents the struggle of the African American People, the green represent the hope for the future.
