[NativeSon]

I've always used 'black' or sometimes 'colored' with dark, medium or light to clarify.

Having a number of friends & colleagues from Africa, I avoid "African American" as it is inaccurate.

[hal ogen]

Dearest maria: you are a weak-minded moron. Maybe you should self-commit to a mental institution and allow someone who is worthy of an education take your place???