This episode answers the number one question I’ve been asked since starting First Name Basis: How do I know whether to say ”Black” or “African-American”? 

I went straight to the source and asked a number of my friends and family how they prefer to identify and why. Listen to hear from:

• Mielle Harmon
• Ken Clarke
• Ramiah Jackson
• Antony Deshay 
• Nina Clarke-Telfer 
• Laura Schnell 

 

Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode

“A Complete History of the Census Race Boxes”

“The Changing Categories the U.S. Census has Used to Measure Race”

 

Song Credit: “Away” by Geographer and “Beach Disco” by Dougie Wood