> I love that she was unafraid to write "you
> stood out like a ruby in a black man's ear," for instance.
>
> and i (Wally) ask:
>
> isn't that a shakespeare line?
Yes, Wally, it is. Joni wasn't afraid to appropriate it, I should say.
> as to blackness and PC, do blacks take offence when referred to as blacks?
> how about ''african american''? do blacks/african americans feel that
> ''african american'' is a euphuism, thus insulting? what if the black
person
> is canadian or jamaican? is [s]he still an african american? we once
talked
> about ''native americans'' but i can't remember the conclusions.
> wallyK
*I* take no offense to being referred to as "Black," Wally, but Paz might.
;-) However, I generally capitalize the term. I have issues with "colored"
and "negro" though...but that's just me. I not sure what you're asking with
regard to the term "African-American." A euphemism for what? If a Black
person is Canadian they would probably be an African-Canadian. I believe
most Jamaicans are Black. One would probably refer to European-Jamaicans
for differentiation, when necessary.
I just read Sherelle's post on this thread and am amazed at the
synchronicity of our views on Joni having soul. Thanks for your thoughts,
Sherelle. Very well stated.
-Julius
