This was my point. That PoC in America has come to include any nonwhite person. Arabs, Indians, Latino, etc.
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And these folks don't find their skin color to be the paramount factor in determining their identity.
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I find the situation to be diff for black Americans. There are historical and sociological reasons as to why their experience is unique.
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It's not accurate to refer to them as African-American. In fact, it causes confusion in the American vernacular.
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Consider a Nigerian immigrant and a 7th generation black American. The difference is significant. And neither group identifies w each other
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Replying to @HPluckrose @IonaItalia
Interesting. I don't think you have ever exhibited such reticence!
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I'm more abt religion & gender & whilst interested in ethical arguments around racism, I don't know much about the reality of US race issues
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Replying to @IonaItalia @HPluckrose
No worries. I don't think you have to be American to engage these topics though. I would enjoy hearing your thoughts.
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I just don't have enough understanding or interest, I'm afraid.
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