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Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute
Why can't we simply refer to them as American?
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That would be a good solution too. The reason why most of these labels are so silly is because skin color really is the only operative factor here. Black skin was developed in Africa (because that's where humanity emerged), but it was maintained in various equatorial locations outside of africa, while white skin developed in all sorts of non-equatorial locations. I've already mentioned how the entire concept of human races is completely absurd. Other features associated with black skin are not actually universal, and those who possess none of the usual features other than black skin are still considered black. Therefore, black and white are the only sensible labels, if a label must be used.