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African American

Individuals of African origin comprise roughly about 16% of the population in the United States (depending on where you get your data from). The term African American refers to individuals who are residents of the U.S.A., usually raised here, who are of African ancestry, whereas the term Black is more general and can refer to anyone of African ancestry, including recent immigrants.

Author - Marcus W.A. Tremble
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Synonyms: black