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Originally posted by OnyxCougar
But most didn't start INSISTING they be called that instead of black. In fact, Malcom X, before he was assassinated, created the Organization for Afro-American Unity. So hyphenated names have been around for a long long time. It was only relatively recently that you had to use that or be considered insensitive to their culture. (PC)
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Who says that most insist on being called "African-American"?
Yes, some will be offended if they are not referred to by that term, but based on the literature out there (including that of organizations like the NAACP), it would seem that "black" is still OK to use.
(Rho's stance is as follows: "As long as you don't call me nigger")
Besides, the usage of words changes over time. Would you call a black person a "colored" or a "Negro" today? I suspect not. Maybe one day, white folks will become incredibly offended when the term "white" is used to describe them.
And think about why some folks might prefer the term "African-American" to "black." Think about all the connotations that can come from the words "black" and "white." I can't say I blame any black folk that want to use the term "African-American."
Of course, who the fuck cares what they call themselves anyway...