If a white person is born & raised in Africa then becomes a U.S.citizen can they be called  African-American ?
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Technically, yes. But they would be ridiculed by both races.
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Yes, if you're born in Africa you're African American. That's why some people prefer to be called black because African American classifies anyone born in Africa.
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an American is a U.S. citizen regardless of heritage
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Scoopmorgan is correct as the earliest Presidents obviously could not have been born in the US since it hadn't been formed yet. \n\nHowever, Scoopmorgan is not correct as the citizenship requirement was in the original Constitution, and not in an amendment. I believe the Constitution says that a person must be born a US citizen in order to qualify to be President. In that case, someone born overseas to US citizens is still considered a natural born citizen, and is therefore qualified to become President.
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DUH if you're born in Africa no matter what color you are you are African. they're all kinds of Africans,black white Chinese Italians ,etc. just like it's all kind of Americans. Peace Out
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nope. you're right, not everyone is born in Africa. so just say black. great question!
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Anyone who is an American citizen, and was born in the US, can theoretically be president.\n\nIt'll be a long time before the US is ready to have a minority president.  Maybe not until the minority isn't the minority.
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interesting question.  i remember once when i was in college, i was talking to a friend of mine with whom i had just finished an african american studies course.  the friend  was black.  i was talking about the impact that the course had on me, and made some generalized statement about african american culture.  my friend was quick to point out that he wasn't african american - he was jamaican.\n\nblack is a race, much like white, asian, or indian.  blacks can be african - american, jamaican, haitian, brazilian, nigerian, or some other nationality.  i'd say this is comparable to the way whites can be australian, irish, or american.  i think that the term african-american, however, refers solely to the descendants of slaves who were born in and live in this country.\n\nso, to answer your question, i doubt any west indians take offense to being considered black.  they probably would take offense, however, to being called african american.
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It primarily depends on your ancestory!\n\nI you or your family (usually based on father) have South Aftrican ancestory, then your child(ren) may be eligiable for citizenship without being born there.  Although being born in the country is a sure thing in most cases.\n\nHere is what the South African Government says:\n\nApplication for South African citizenship by descent   \n   \n* Description \n\nA South African citizen by descent is anyone who was born outside South Africa to parents of whom at least one is a South African citizen. The child’s birth must be registered in accordance with the Births and Deaths Registration Act, 1992.\n\n* For more information, go to the Department of Home Affairs. \n\n* Steps to follow \n\nComplete form BI-24. \nThe South African parent must complete form BI-529. \nIn case of adoption, submit the adoption order. \nSubmit a copy of the foreign birth certificate. \nSubmit copies of the applicant’s and parent’s marriage certificates (where applicable). \nIf the applicant was born out of wedlock, both parents must sign the birth registration form BI-24. \nSubmit proof if the South African parent acquired foreign citizenship. \nSubmit proof of birth of the South African parent.\n\n* Legal framework \n\nSouth African Citizenship Act, 1995 (Act 88 of 1995)\n\n* Service standard\n\nThe service may take 6 to 8 weeks.\n\n* Cost \n\nThe service is free. \n\n* Forms to complete\n\nApplication for notice of birth, BI-24. (obtainable from the Department of Home Affairs) \nApplication for determination of status, BI-529.\n Contact details \n\n\n\nHope that this helps and that all things are well with your wife and unborn child.\n\nGood Luck
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This is one of the great flaws in labeling people, especially using politically correct terms.\n\nLogically, if someone with Irish ancestors is an "Irish-American", and someone with Italian ancestors is "Italian-American", then someone with white ancestors from South Africa is "African-American".\n\nMy friend Janus is very dark skinned, but was born in England to family from the carribean. Nothing sets her off like calling her an African-American. She'll tell you quite properly that she's English!!\n\nI have no idea what to call my friend who was born in India, raised in Tanzania, Toronto and New Jersey, and now lives in San Francisco. Perhaps "Well travelled" is the best description!
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I'm also a white African and I also don't understand that. I have more African roots than most of the black African Americans, my family tree goes back 400 years. When I meet black people that's European they never call themselves African Europeans, so why do they do that in the USA. Personally I think it's causes division between different races. I thought we were trying to stop race separation, because it causes racism.
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The only two elected jobs(federal) that you cannot hold if you are not a "born" citizen are president and vice president.  You could be born overseas and still be a US citizen like say if your mom was a US citizen but you were born while she was on vacation in Canada.  I think if you're born and a US embassy you're also a "born" citizen.
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I am Cape Verdian (African) but I was born and raised here in the US, I consider myself to be African but unfortunately not all African Americans feel the same. Most of my AA friends acknoweldge and respect their african roots and hertiage but I have met some who don't. It's crazy but true. There is also the flip side...many Cape Verdeans come over here and refuse to consider themselves black because of the negative stereotypes African Americans have recieved.
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Certainly, but then all the people of african decent that were born in this country could not.  \n\nBut good question, it shows how silly this naming thing really is.
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Yes, by current law in America, anyone not the child of a diplomatic representative is an American citizen upon birth in America.
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They are probably referred because their roots are from Africa. Their forefathers lived there.\n\nThough I am not Black (neither I am American), I would prefer to call you a Canadian (if I knew your name, I would call you by your name) rather than a black Canadian.
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I knew some "white" people years ago who moved to Africa, for whatever reason..I didn't ask.  They took their "white American" children with them, and while they were there, children were born. Now, these "white" children are true Africans, being born there. If these children would then come to America, and have children, would these children born in America, then have to be called "African Americans?"  The whole thing is blown out of proportion, and we are all Americans, regardless of race, color, religion.. let's be proud of it and quit our nick picking. As long as we keep pushing ourselves away from others, we will be segragated.\n\nThe irony of the whole thing is, that true Americans are Canadians, Mexicans, and the people from the US, all from North America, and then we also have South America. All of them are Americans. Yet only the people from the US call themselves Americans. Canadians have the right to call themselves Canadian Americans, because they are. Same with the Mexicans, true Mexican Americans. And all of South America.\nPeople born in the US are just "American" unless you want to call them United States Americans.\nLet's just get off this whole name calling bit, and grow up. Until we do, there will be no peace amongst us.