OldSkoolPatricia I have not been able to trace my lineage back to Africa, so far. I have found evidence of my lineage building right here in the US. This is no disrespect to Africa at all. With that said, I will not refer to myself as African-American. How come people from Jamaica don’t refer to themselves as African-Jamaican? How come Haitians don’t refer to themselves as African-Haitians? Correct me if I’m wrong, but they are directly linked to the African diaspora, yet they only consider themselves to be just Jamaican or just Haitian.

Not only that, Elon Musk considers himself African-American because he’s South African. Charlize Theron is African-American as well. Mayor Mamdani here in NYC has referred to himself as being African-American. Foundational Black American is clear cut and does not muddy the waters.

FBA stands for Foundational Black American. We are the Black Americans whose lineage traces back to the foundation of the United States.

Thank you so much for this reply! This is what I wanted to say as well and you said it perfectly. ♥️

Thank you for this! You explained it very well. I appreciate this post. 🙌🏾

Lynnette Cordero you’re very welcome! ♥️

Your Mama is beautiful Tasha! You, your Mom and your sisters are some gorgeous ladies! 😍

Absolutely gorgeous!! She is so beautiful, Tasha! 😍

That’s right! Aries Gang! ♈️🐏🔥