Here are is a modern list of why African American does not apply to most of us. Africa like Europe and Asia are continents covering vast areas and many countries. Using those words to hyphenate the word American it creates generalizations and give us convenient groups to be louped into.
As we know too well that American is frequently reserved for Whites in the United States. based upon that fact here is a list of folks that truly do have the distinction of being African American and more
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Charlize Theron
John Folse (Chef)
Fessahaye Mebrahtu Exec Dir Pan African Community Assoc Milwaukee
Helvécio Martins - First African Mormon to be placed in a leadership position. Alhtough born in Brazil his parents were from Ghana and Hevecio spent a large amount of time in the US within Mormon enclaves throughout the West
The list is longer than what I have posted here I just wanted to give you a taste. Also the demands of my day are calling me to other things -
I am using loupe correctly
LOUPE - A small magnifying device often used for close inspection
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