Calling Blacks 'Colored People' or 'People of Color' both are offensive. Rep Eli Crane misspoke
Arizona Republican Representative Eli Crane referred to Black Americans as "colored people" during a floor debate over his proposed amendment to an annual defense policy bill.
The amendment would have prohibited discrimination on the basis of race or skin color in the United States military.
Crane's comments were met with immediate criticism from Democrats and civil rights groups. Democratic Representative Joyce Beatty, the former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, called Crane's remarks "offensive" and "outdated." She also demanded that the words be stricken from the record.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) -One of the premiere civil rights organizations has the offensive phrase in its brand name:-
Black Political Opinion: People of Color or Colored People, both are offensive!
The nomenclature of African Americans has changed over time, reflecting the changing political and social landscape of the United States. The terms used have been a source of debate and controversy, with some terms considered to be more respectful or empowering than others.
The term "people of color" is seen as a more inclusive term than "colored people." Historically “colored people” was used in the racist south, mostly by Democrats, to refer to Black people specifically.
In the early days of slavery, African Americans were often referred to as "Negroes." This term was derived from a Latin word that means "black." However, the term "Negro" came to be seen as derogatory, and it was gradually replaced by the term "colored." This term was more neutral, but it still did not fully capture the diversity of the African American community.
In the 1960s, the Black Power movement led to a new wave of nomenclature changes. Many African Americans began to reject the term "colored" in favor of the term "Black." This term was seen as more empowering and assertive, and it reflected the growing political consciousness of the African American community.
The term "Afro-American" also became popular in the 1960s. This term was meant to emphasize the African heritage of African Americans, and it was seen as a more accurate reflection of their identity. However, some African Americans felt that the term "Afro-American" was too artificial, and they preferred to use the simpler term "Black."
‘African American’ is an insult, I don’t subscribe to that title. Black people have had different titles all the way back to the n-word and I do not know how these things get such a grip, but everyone uses ‘African American’. What does it really mean”? -Morgan Freeman
Today, there is no single, universally accepted term for African Americans. The term "Black" is still the most common, but other terms such as "African American," "Afro-Caribbean," and "person of color" are also used. The choice of term often depends on the individual's personal preference, as well as the context in which the term is being used.
The term "people of color" has been popularized because it supposedly emphasizes the shared experiences of people who are not white, regardless of their specific race or ethnicity.
Black Americans didn't choose to be lumped into the "people of color" pile. Some resent the term and it's connotations.
The term African-American is a bit odd because what happens when you have a person like Elon Musk who is actually African -American but not Black?
It seems there is no one "correct" term to describe Black people. The term that a person prefers to use may be influenced by their personal history, political beliefs, and cultural background.
Crane would apologize for his remarks, saying that he "misspoke." He said that he was "trying to make a point about the importance of not discriminating against people based on their race or skin color," but that he "chose the wrong words." The words were removed from the record by unanimous consent.
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Calling people of color "BLACK" is offensive.
The term "BLACK" is meant in a negative way nowadays.
We really need to stop referring to OURSELVES as "BLACK".
A term that is defined as so many negative connotations.
If nationality is determined by a land mass, what land mass is BLACK?
Why we say our nationality is BLACK?🤔🤨😤.
I am thinking MELANITE is a better replacement for calling ourselves Black... Yeah I am gonna go with MELANITE or ISRAELITE, which is even better because that is what The Almighty God called his children (Exodus 4:22)... ISRAELITES.
It is not what others call you that defines you.
It is what you accomplish that defines you.
07/22/23