<p>african american is a classification used for people of african ancestry whose ancestors or similarly-coloured predecessors in this country have faced significant discrimination because of the colour of their skin. you do not alas qualify.</p>
<p>we say african-american merely as a politically correct moniker. as a south african, you should certainly have an understanding that you are not black, should have an understanding of the issues black people have faced because of the colour of their skin, and that you should not try to exploit this history.</p>