[Dutch Boy]

Years ago in a local restaurant a small group of young blacks were talking a bit loud about African-American this and African-American that. An older black gentleman had enough and walked over. He has them when the last time they were ever in Africa. He them proceeded to scold them. He told them they were Americans, not African-Americans. It was a interesting sight to see.

[Svartalfiar]

Years ago in a local restaurant a small group of young blacks were talking a bit loud about African-American this and African-American that. An older black gentleman had enough and walked over. He has them when the last time they were ever in Africa. He them proceeded to scold them. He told them they were Americans, not African-Americans. It was a interesting sight to see.

I know some Boers (white Dutch) people from South Africa. True African-Americans. But, anytime someone around me mentions African-American, I always make sure I interject and ask what part of Africa. And, inevitably, have to explain the difference between being a black American with African heritage/ancestry, and someone who is actually African-American. Same with the difference between American-Indians and Tribal Americans.