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Question: Is a black person with african ancestors african american or black!?
I am invoved in a group project about african american culture!. My part of the project is titled "African american culture in 2008" I submitted my information such as some of the clothes (kente) styles, and music ( jazz, rumba, salsa) and beliefs on funerals (home goings)!. well this girl in my group started telling me that those are " black " people topics and not african american, and that all that information was not applicable to the project!. So now i'm P**sed because all that info was under african american cultures and trends!. I would like some black people or african americans to tell me what is right!. I surely mean no dissrepect!. Just want to know if I can use what i have or if i have to start all over!.Www@QuestionHome@Com


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Black and African American are usually used interchangably so there is not really a need to change anything!. I would suspect your partner is looking for more info that reflects the intellectual and positive sides of black people aside from music and clothes!. And also, if you want to be specific, we are descendants of Africa, not African-American!. That was a term made to create a more uplifting psyche in blacks to make it seem like they were included and a part of the "American Dream"!. So you're on the right track, just add a little more for quality and let her give you some ideas too since she knows so much lol!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I think what most people think of when you say "African-American" is someone whose ancestors came to the U!.S!. as slaves or free, but a long time ago!. However, people who more recently emigrated from Africa and went through different issues in Africa than people who were in America for generations, will probably have different cultures and definitely different dialects!. I think "African-American" culture would include both and leaving out either would not be a full presentation!. However, if you have questions, you should probably ask your teacher or whoever is grading it!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

if you were born in america, then your american!.Www@QuestionHome@Com