African American Racism

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During the 2000s there is less racism then there was back in the 1990’s, but it still exists. I don't necessarily consider it racist, but calling all blacks African Americans is not accurate anymore. There are blacks in every part of the world, South America, Central America, Jamaica, and more There are many who believe calling an “African American” black is racist. When someone asks me about my background I just tell them that I am black simple as is. I’ve faced many other things for being black. Receiving the “talk” from my parents and I am not talking about the birds and the bees.(though my dad still hasn't had that talk with me yet), the talk on being black. Remember your parents said to come home at 10 pm? It’s because they know what

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