Yes... that term is ridiculous. Not all people from "Africa" are black. Cape Town is a majority Caucasian town. So I guess if a white person came over here from Africa, they could, technically check off the "African American" box, because they are from Africa.
I think it's a derogatory term, personally. It is a constant reminder that the black people's ancestors came from Africa to America as slaves. It's also misleading. Trinadad is not in Africa. Jamaica is not in Africa. Not all black people come from Africa, so in reality, the term "African American" shouldn't apply in some cases. Using the term to differentiate someone based upon the color of their skin, is wrong. Just my opinion though.
As far as hiring someone with an equal CV, there are other factors that should be considered during the job interview process. I would think that a respectable employer would be fair and would base their decision on how well the interview went, how the questions were answered, how the interviewees dressed, talked, etc. So many variables.
I agree with your statement:
Because many places are filled with run down houses, unkempt yards, trash everywhere, drug dealers on every corner etc. It's just a depressing place to drive through. I know of several streets in Baltimore city that you don't EVER go down at night. Other streets - entire city blocks - are abandoned. Homes sitting empty and boarded up so the vagrants don't squat there. If no one takes pride in helping to clean up their community, then no one else will either.
I think it's a derogatory term, personally. It is a constant reminder that the black people's ancestors came from Africa to America as slaves. It's also misleading. Trinadad is not in Africa. Jamaica is not in Africa. Not all black people come from Africa, so in reality, the term "African American" shouldn't apply in some cases. Using the term to differentiate someone based upon the color of their skin, is wrong. Just my opinion though.
As far as hiring someone with an equal CV, there are other factors that should be considered during the job interview process. I would think that a respectable employer would be fair and would base their decision on how well the interview went, how the questions were answered, how the interviewees dressed, talked, etc. So many variables.
I agree with your statement:
Quote:A lot of people in black communities seem to have nothing to be proud of.
Because many places are filled with run down houses, unkempt yards, trash everywhere, drug dealers on every corner etc. It's just a depressing place to drive through. I know of several streets in Baltimore city that you don't EVER go down at night. Other streets - entire city blocks - are abandoned. Homes sitting empty and boarded up so the vagrants don't squat there. If no one takes pride in helping to clean up their community, then no one else will either.
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