Aug 23, 2016 7:32 AM
PPhead
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Kelsons
So since I was born in America and never even been to Africa, I am black even though I'm white?
PwnageHobo
As a Caucasian living in Australia, I am surprised to learn that I am black, according to your definition.
thehelmetedavenger
So, if Charlize Theron has a kid, it's black?
Dolenmorgul
it's not nice to downvote special needs kids
ImmoralWombat
As a South African who isn't black, I agree. African does not equal Black. There's no real logic to why it's seen as a more PC label there.
ifeed
Met a black man from England who was annoyed that everyone kept referring to him as African-American.
TheStrawMan
The only time I'm called "African-American" is by white people. Everyone else says black.
It won't bother me either way because I know what you're trying to say but it seems like the problem you're addressing is self-perpetuated.
jrntn
Tenth generation Irish immigrants in Boston are still referred to as Irish-Americans. What's your point?
TheStewart
As my Irish wife would say, unless you can get an Irish passport, you can't claim to be Irish.
Dramacian
Born in Africa. http://womenfitness.net/img2013/artimg/oct/Princess-Charlene-Wittstock13.jpg You are just another random idiot on the net.
I guarantee you she wouldn't be referred to as "African American"
You, as a puffin (are we keeping the standards right?) can guarantee nothing ;) She is African and white. Pure born african. (oh colonies)
lama00
So you mean like gingers aren't Irish Americans?
GotLeverage
Not all gingers are Irish.
Thanks, captain.
flicknice
Not all Irish are ginger.... Yours educationally, Sgt. Followup
Oh thank god you are here Sgt. The stupidity is overwhelming
I was obviously making a joke.
Just doing my job.
Kelsons
So since I was born in America and never even been to Africa, I am black even though I'm white?
PwnageHobo
As a Caucasian living in Australia, I am surprised to learn that I am black, according to your definition.
thehelmetedavenger
So, if Charlize Theron has a kid, it's black?
Dolenmorgul
it's not nice to downvote special needs kids
ImmoralWombat
As a South African who isn't black, I agree. African does not equal Black. There's no real logic to why it's seen as a more PC label there.
ifeed
Met a black man from England who was annoyed that everyone kept referring to him as African-American.
TheStrawMan
The only time I'm called "African-American" is by white people. Everyone else says black.
TheStrawMan
It won't bother me either way because I know what you're trying to say but it seems like the problem you're addressing is self-perpetuated.
jrntn
Tenth generation Irish immigrants in Boston are still referred to as Irish-Americans. What's your point?
TheStewart
As my Irish wife would say, unless you can get an Irish passport, you can't claim to be Irish.
Dramacian
Born in Africa. http://womenfitness.net/img2013/artimg/oct/Princess-Charlene-Wittstock13.jpg You are just another random idiot on the net.
PPhead
I guarantee you she wouldn't be referred to as "African American"
Dramacian
You, as a puffin (are we keeping the standards right?) can guarantee nothing ;) She is African and white. Pure born african. (oh colonies)
lama00
So you mean like gingers aren't Irish Americans?
GotLeverage
Not all gingers are Irish.
lama00
Thanks, captain.
flicknice
Not all Irish are ginger.... Yours educationally, Sgt. Followup
GotLeverage
Oh thank god you are here Sgt. The stupidity is overwhelming
lama00
I was obviously making a joke.
flicknice
Just doing my job.