[quote=Rare]
So you want racism out of history books? Racism is apart of history as war is, it's bad but it played their role during the time of man. I'm not from racism and all (once more). But my stand on this topic is that you say "African-American" as a former way and you say "Black" in a informal way. Think of it as the Spanish way of saying 'you', there is tú, the informal way of saying you; 'usted' is the formal way of saying it. In short, use "African-American" as a way to show manners and use "Black" as a normal means of talking.
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Actually "African-American" doesn't apply to everyone who is "black." They are not always interchangeable. And you thinking they are kinda show cases the issue.

And what are you talking about with the history lesson exactly? I literally don't understand your point. Also starting your point with "I'm not racist, but..." probably means you're at least a little racist.