I've been transracial for a few years now: I reject the label black or African-American in favor of "Negro". Negro for me signifies that I do share ancestrial ties with the group of people commonly referred to as black or African-American such that I would be commonly classified as such, but I identify entirely with the culture, behavior and beliefs of the group as I imagine them to have existed circa 1963 when they proudly wore the label Negro and not at all with the culture, behavior and beliefs of the group now considered black or African-American.
I've been transracial for a few years now: I reject the label black or African-American in favor of "Negro". Negro for me signifies that I do share ancestrial ties with the group of people commonly referred to as black or African-American such that I would be commonly classified as such, but I identify entirely with the culture, behavior and beliefs of the group as I imagine them to have existed circa 1963 when they proudly wore the label Negro and not at all with the culture, behavior and beliefs of the group now considered black or African-American.
I agree wholeheartedly. Better to define oneself than allow others to define oneself. Thanks for your thoughtful comment.
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