The term "African-American"

[VolsByNature]

This isn't a racial discussion it's just about the meaning of "African-American."

I personally think if you were born in America you should be described as an American. The reason I bring it up is I was watching a game on ESPN and they were talking about African American coaches. I was just thinking to myself, "who cares?" Yes, we have come a long way but it's 2008 and shouldn't be a big deal anymore.

I rather be called black, because if someone refers me as an African-American I say, "No, I'm a American. I'm black, but I'm American"

I'm pretty sure that "black" isn't politically correct due to Mr. Sharpton and Mr. Jackson and people like them. So people feel the need to say African-American.

Just wanted your guys thoughts, if you're white and was the minority what would you want to be called? I could be way off but thought it would be interesting what you guys think

 

[hmanvolfan]

Melanin challenged American?:dunno:

 

[GAVol]

I know it's a political correctness thing, but after 200 years of bondage and 100 years of Jim Crow it's fine with me if you want to pick a name for your race.

 

[VolsByNature]

Melanin challenged American?:dunno:

:birgits_giggle:

 

[SWIL]

Melanin challenged American?:dunno:

no, that would be an albino...

 

[allvol123]

I agree mostly with VBN and rarely if ever see a reason to distinguish a person in this manner at all. You are you, enjoy the individuality.

 

[tim]

From now on call me an Irish American.

 

[overseasorange2]

European American

 

[TheDeeble]

I feel bad for the white folks that are from Africa. You know they have to catch a lot of crap if they mark "African American" on any forms.

 

[BigPapaVol]

whitey for me

 

[T-TownVol]

VBN, your point is shared by the coaches....the Black Coaches Association is what these men and women go by as a group, not African American Coaches Assoc.

UT's own Dawn staley is the BCA coach of the week.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

 

[volinbham]

I prefer cracker @ss cracker

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

VBN, your point is shared by the coaches....the Black Coaches Association is what these men and women go by as a group, not African American Coaches Assoc.

UT's own Dawn staley is the BCA coach of the week.

I thought she went to UConn?

correction: UVa...

 

[T-TownVol]

I thought she went to UConn?

correction: UVa...

She was an assistant for Team USA and will take over at South Carolina this year according to the BCA web site.

 

[MG1968]

I prefer cracker @ss cracker

growing up in South Carolina in the 1970's, I prefer "cracker" as well, has a certain nostalgia about it. Although I'd been called "honky" white a bit too.