Defining ourselves: Are we black, African American or 'other'?

7:15 AM on 07/26/2009

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With roots stemming from the continent of Africa and beyond, is it virtually impossible to find an all-encompassing label to categorize blacks in America? The term "African-American" is too narrow for some. But what, if anything, will emerge in its place?