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Who even says “Indian” to describe Native Americans anymore?

One of my friends who is also native used that word to describe someone from a neighboring tribe and I genuinely thought he was talking about an Indian as in from India. No one says that for Native Americans anymore, at least not around here! It’s not only politically incorrect, but just plain incorrect. It’s outdated. He as a indigenous person should know that. Say indigenous or Native Americans, but don’t call us Indians anymore. It’s more offensive than being called “red” at this point. 😂
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Beautifullyderanged · 36-40, F
Aren't they allowed to be called what they want? Who are you to tell them they can?
@Beautifullyderanged They can go by Indian if they want, but they’re not going to be right about it.
Beautifullyderanged · 36-40, F
@PerchingDove if you want to be called something, how is wrong? What info are you basing this on? Just trying to understand
@Beautifullyderanged I explained in my post. Please read it again, I’m getting tired of repeating myself.
Beautifullyderanged · 36-40, F
@PerchingDove OK I get it so because their ancestors are the native Americans, not them, they can't use the term. So can black people no longer be called African Americans as its their ancestors who came from Africa and not them?
@Beautifullyderanged I said nothing about ancestors. Forget it.
Beautifullyderanged · 36-40, F
MaryJanine · 61-69, F
@Beautifullyderanged Thank you for your support of us who think like you.