What began as a potentially interesting discussion of when or whether "African American" is an approriate term to use in discussing aspects of American history generated some inappropriate messages to the list this weekend. Several subscribers posted messages that did not much advance the discussion, and some others posted messages that were to the point. After some thought, I wish to suggest that for the nonce we let this subject lie fallow. Brent Tarter The Library of Virginia [log in to unmask] <blocked::mailto:[log in to unmask]> Please visit the Library of Virginia's Web site at http://www.lva.virginia.gov <blocked::http://www.lva.virginia.gov/> ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html