In a message dated 1/21/07 1:15:21 PM, [log in to unmask] writes: > > In colloquial language, there is not any equivalent term to > "African-American." When the term came into common usage, in > the 1970s (I think), > Dear Kevin: Back in the 70s we were still calling ourselves black, African-American didn't really take off until the late 80s/early 90s as we still disagree on what we call ourselves. Anita L. Henderson To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html