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Black people are called African Americans because they came from Africa to America. Their reasons might be: slaves sold to someone in America, wanting jobs or better jobs, their country might be in a state of war, or meeting up with relatives that previously came to America.
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What the euphemism words for black person?
Euphemisms for a black person include: a "person of color" an "African American" an "American of African decent"
What do you call a white and a black person?
If you're white then you'd call a black person African or African-American. If you're black then you'd call a white person a white person.
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.
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 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.
Was Cleopatra the fifth African American?
African American means a person who has African lineage but lives in America. Therefore Cleopatra could not have been African American. No, she's Egyptian which is black
What is the definition of a Black person?
A Black person is someone who is of African descent or identifies as a member of the Black community. This term is often used to describe individuals with dark skin, typically of African or Afro-Caribbean heritage.
What is a negrow?
A "Negrow" is actually spelt negro and means a black person. Or African American person.
Is Rosa Parks A Black Person?
Yes, Rosa Park is an African American.
Is skia Jackson African American?
yes she is. any black person is African or African American is because our ancestors came from Africa (if your African American) during slavery and if they had kids it would go down in history
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 race would Jesus Christ be today?
So called Black, or African American
