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Okay so this may sound strange but i need to ask.
Im white and NOT racist whatsoever. But whenever im describing a person to someone its easy to say he/she is black or white.
But when i say someones black, a part of me inside feels like im sounding racist. Im not sure what to call African Americans in a non-racist nice way.
I will take any anwsers but anwsers from any thats african american would be nice.
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Whatever you do, don't go using the term African-American indiscriminately.
Actually, most of the black people I know are from Trinidad!
Black is perfectly acceptable.
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You're white & they are black. No one should be offended unless you are using it in an offensive way. Don't feel guilty. No one refers to whites as "caucasions" or "european."
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Call them black. I never call someone African American. What if they are black but not from Africa, or not American?
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my teacher told me if you have any doubts just call them african americans you can never go wrong with that! and dont feel guilty as long as your not saying it in a rude way you are not hurting anyone.
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I am actually white, but my step mom is half african american & I just asked her the same question recently. She said it is the same thing as calling someone white. They don't get offended unless your saying it in a rude way or making it sound as if you are racist. If you are just mentioning it in a description of a person or something like that its fine. Just don't joke about it;; I'm sure you wouldnt since you arent racist.
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That happens to a lot of people because of the emphasis that's put on being politically correct.In reality,most black people have absolutely no problem with being called black.In my opinion,just call them whatever you feel comfortable with as long as it isn't a slur.
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