Michelle and daniellle define American history:)
When I conceived the term, it was not in a hyphenated version, primarily because of the ready association with "Hyphenated American". In subsequent writings on the term, hyphens have been added for emphasis only. The answer to your question is, "NO"!Dr. Johnny DuncanThe Creator of the term African American
The U.S. Supreme Court and the New York Times began using the term in the 1970's after that is when most states also began using the term African American.
Blanche K. Bruce - APEX
African-American is a broad, politically-correct term that is used to describe people of color. Because of this, Whoopi Goldberg is referred to as being African-American, even though she has vehemently denied being African.
black people is the proper term for anyone of African ancestry.
A racist term for an African American in "The Hood" which some define as a "n1gg3r".
there are many african languges
Haitians are considered part of the African diaspora, as the majority of the population in Haiti is of African descent due to the history of slavery and colonialism. However, the term "African American" specifically refers to Americans of African descent, so Haitians would not fall under this specific classification.
Blanche K Bruce the first African American to be elected to a full term in the U.S. Senate.
When I conceived the term, it was not in a hyphenated version, primarily because of the ready association with "Hyphenated American". In subsequent writings on the term, hyphens have been added for emphasis only. The answer to your question is, "NO"!Dr. Johnny DuncanThe Creator of the term African American
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There is no single term to define what being a Native American is, nor could a set of terms define this. Being Native American is more about a spiritual understanding inside a set of complex rules that would (and does) take a lifetime to understand.
The U.S. Supreme Court and the New York Times began using the term in the 1970's after that is when most states also began using the term African American.
Many white Americans call themselves Irish American, Italian American, or Asian American. The United States is a country if immigrants, and the people never gave up their history or culture when they came here. It is important for African Americans or black Americans to have a sense of history or purpose. Knowing where we come from will give us the self esteem to be positive and productive American citizens. My black friends hate to be called African-Americans. They were born in the US, their moms and grandmothers were born in the USA. The liberal media and Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton used the term African-American to separate themselves from the rest of the US. Equal, but separate is their goal. That term encourages racism and resentment!
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The first African American President, who is presently in his second term of office, is named Barack Obama.