Although I relish the fact that I am black, through my life experiences, I have concluded that this does not make me African American. As a result, I realized that being black should not be synonymous with being African American. This continued pairing has allowed the slave masters of the Confederate South to continue and define our identity. If we do not proclaim our individuality and group distinctiveness, no black person can ever be seen for their character. In addition our society will not be able to solve the problems which persist in any particular community. Specifically, the African...