I understand. I wasn’t calling the meme racist. It’s wrong and unfortunately minimizes the complexity of race in America. A topic most have opinions on but don’t have enough knowledge to fully articulate what it is.

Elon Musk is from the country of South Africa. Who relocated to the country of the US… making him a South African American. Similar to a Japanese American in the same position.

The term “African-American” in its essence is illogical and rooted in sociopolitical tactics of appeasement and disillusionment. The very same thing happened with Affirmative Action.

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Probably a more appropriate term might be American. I applaud people if they took the time to understand what makes America AMERICA! It's the people.

Idk… you’re right, but I think it’s important to acknowledge all the people that make up America especially those that were integral to every aspect of the country’s origin and continuation.