Do you say African-American or black?

I was having a discussion with my sister about what we would prefer to be called. I understand some of you may call us derogatory terms, this conversation isn’t really for you.

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basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M

It's not my lane, but I think African-American specifically refers to the descendants of Sub-Saharan Africans who were enslaved. Whereas black could mean someone who is say from the UK and moved to America, but from African descent.

Collegegirl23 · 26-30, F

@basilfawlty89 am african decent

basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M

@Collegegirl23 I'm mixed (Mexican and Irish), but I live in South Africa, it's a very very long story lol.

Collegegirl23 · 26-30, F

@basilfawlty89 lol halairious I would never live there am african and am afraid to go there

basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M

@Collegegirl23 It's not nearly as bad as you think. People overstate stuff happening here.