<p>@ waitn184,
Again the words “black” and “white” being offensive is just my personal opinion. I was expressing my thoughts on it, other people think different. I work at a camp which has campers that are predominately African American kids (5-12 year olds) who live in low income families and we do have a rule about using a the word “black” and “white” and even other words (and no I’m not an African American). But it is my views, I can understand yours. I try to not offend others. And yes I can see what you are saying that some don’t feel offended. I just try not to make others feel uncomfortable because I don’t know if “black” and “white” can offend the person I talk to. And yes I do agree that it can be acceptable to say “black” in a 911 call.</p>
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As for this, I highly doubt that using African American and Caucasian can ever become a mistake. It is legally and formally called that. On college applications it says that. So I highly doubt that it will become a mistake. </p>
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Yes and that was during the time where there was segregation and the period of slavery. And yes that was before we had views on racism and when it was acceptable by most to segregate and call people by the skin.</p>