Ty, Here's my point:
Let's say a guy is born in Africa. His skin is "black". He moves to America, and has a son who's skin is also "black". Now, is his son an African American? I say, "NO. He is an AMERICAN."
People don't call me a Native/Irish/German/etc-American. You know what I mean??
I think that saying someone is African American is still saying that they are different just because of the color of their skin.
Most of us Americans are from other parts of the world, except the "Native Americans". See my point?
Let me quote:
"Don't look at me as a white man
I'm just a man
Don't look at me as a black man
I'm just a man"