Quote from: Bentley! on September 20, 2015, 10:02:33 PM
Quote from: Herb. on September 20, 2015, 10:00:32 PM
Quote from: Branzbae on September 20, 2015, 09:25:20 PM
isnt this just the breakdown of what "Creole" heritage is made up of?
it is, kinda
not with "african american" in the listing though.
there's a difference between african american and african. big difference.
creole would be African, French, Spanish and/or Native descent.
Which is why I'm confused as to why they put "african american", then listed the other things. it's not a big deal, just technically it's a little off, and kind of clashing. if you're going to break down HERITAGE, break it down. African American is not something you'd use as a real breakdown of your actual heritage. but then again, white folks from L'Oreal put it together. so thats to be expected. 
in any case, Beyfasa is entitled to claim her ancestry. it's hers. if she knows it to be true, press on!
as long as people aren't walking around claiming things they aren't. there's no harm in loving EVERY part of who you are.
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I'm glad you have the knowledge to impart on him. he just wasn't getting it.
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its easy to get the two confused though.
but african americans are how we identify ourselves.
if someone asks my identity, i am an african american. the term in itself describes us as black people -- who are inherently a melting pot of ethnicities.
now if someone asks my
heritage, I am of Bantu, Lemba, Lumbee Indian, Ethiopian descent.
or even just saying African, Native American would somehow suffice. (even though its so general)