Are You Native Black American OR African American? Truth Will Shock You!

Are You Native Black American OR African American? Truth Will Shock You!
Do native Black Americans, indigenous Black Americans or Aboriginal Black Americans really live in America today? If so, whether you belong to this group or are you African American or perhaps a European-born Black person? Almost 48 million Black people live in the United States today and interestingly, all are called African Americans.
Without their consent, they have been added to the group whose ancestors were slaves from Africa. However, a survey by the Pew Research Center tells that one-third of Black people in the United States are unsure about their ancestry. At this point, perhaps you already know your ancestry, but what if it does not align with the historical and factual records?
You might have doubts due to a gap in records. However, what’s more interesting is what if the historical events and records prove your belief right. To really answer this, you first have to understand the difference between each group and the history of each. In this way, you can understand with which group your identity and ancestry resonates.
So, in this video, let’s try to explain whether most Black people in America are Native Black American or African American.
In the United States, there’s a common assumption that all Black individuals are African Americans—descendants of enslaved Africans brought to the Americas during the transatlantic slave trade. However, this oversimplification doesn’t account for the diverse and intricate origins of Black people in America. While many can trace their lineage to enslaved Africans, others identify as Native Black Americans, Indigenous Black Americans, or Aboriginal Black Americans, each group representing unique histories and experiences. These distinctions challenge the blanket label of "African American" and open the door to a broader, more nuanced conversation about identity, history, and heritage.
Today, nearly 48 million Black people live in the United States, and they are almost universally categorized as African Americans. However, this categorization has often been imposed without the consent of those being labeled, grouping individuals under an assumption that their ancestors were African slaves. This generalization not only erases the diversity within the Black population but also obscures the stories of those whose roots may lie elsewhere. A survey conducted by the Pew Research Center revealed that about one-third of Black Americans are unsure of their ancestry. This uncertainty raises profound questions about how people define their identities and what historical truths have been lost or overlooked.
For some, the term "African American" aligns with their understanding of their heritage as descendants of enslaved Africans. It reflects a connection to a history of survival, resistance, and cultural resilience. For others, the term feels incomplete or even inaccurate. The idea that some Black Americans might belong to groups like Native Black Americans or Indigenous Black Americans offers an opportunity to delve into the often-overlooked complexities of Black history in the United States. It’s a chance to explore identities that have been overshadowed by dominant narratives, yet are equally significant.
The terms "Native Black American," "Indigenous Black American," and "Aboriginal Black American" suggest that some Black individuals in the United States have ancestral ties to the Americas that predate the arrival of enslaved Africans. According to this perspective, these individuals descend from the original inhabitants of the Americas, existing in these lands long before European colonization or the transatlantic slave trade. Historical records and oral traditions lend partial support to this idea. Early European explorers documented encounters with dark-skinned people in the Americas, raising questions about whether these populations were indigenous to the land or arrived through ancient migrations. Supporters of this view propose that Black populations could have been part of early civilizations or explorers who crossed the Atlantic long before the era of slavery.
This perspective resonates with modern individuals who identify as Native Black Americans. For them, the term signifies a deep, ancestral connection to the land and a lineage that predates the arrival of Europeans. It also challenges the widely accepted assumption that all Black Americans are of African descent, offering an alternative way to frame and understand their identity.
On the other hand, the term "African American" has long been associated with the descendants of enslaved Africans who were forcibly brought to the Americas between the 17th and 19th centuries. These individuals endured unimaginable hardships, stripped of their languages, cultures, and identities, and forced to adopt new ones under brutal conditions.

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[curtssallee]

BLACK FOOT ARE NOT FROM AFRICA....AMARUKA IS MY HOME YOU CHANGED IT TO AMERICA...LETS GO DEEP

[ulyssesjackson]

I am aboriginal indigenous to Turtle Island.

[edithparks]

My family we all knew and grew up with our Cherokee Indian Grand Mother my Mother's Mother. And my Father, and his Father was Cherokee Indian from Oklahoma, Oklahoma trail of tears. And we all had type O blood as well as my Mother. Which the government now recognize type O blood is Indian blood type.

[DeeFromNYC]

Make a video called "Who Are The Foundational Black Americans ?"

[haroldcox]

I've always heard from my grandparents we are native and African mix

[blackumbrellagangent]

The five tribes historically known to have enslaved Black people are the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole, also referred to as the "Five Civilized Tribes". 

Explanation: These tribes adopted the practice of slavery from European settlers and owned enslaved African Americans, primarily working as laborers on their plantations.

[iraj.bolden]

You won’t find any person from Turtle Island or from any of the countries in continental Africa that’s heard of stories passed through generations that a group of them were loaded onto a boat and taken captive. Very few people were slaves. We were prisoners of war.

[bonnieboo]

My mother’s father was 💯 Indigenous Indian. She was born in West Chester Pa. I would love to learn where to begin to learn more about my grandfather.

[Hannoshobazz_Neolmech]

NEITHER !!!
ii am an INDIGENOUS American.
(and if ii hear that A.I. voice again, ii’ll unsubscribe)

[TheKnowing]

To be black in this country you have both Native and African ancestry. At the same time of the $5 dollar indians, they forced dark skinned natives to identify as black. So yes are both and should wear it proudly.

[MerlynThompson-hk]

Choctaw and Iroquois Huron nation. My family history and tribes.

[patriciataylor]

DELIVERANCE: Alas. U r everything & every1. There`s no more need to claim nor deny. 4 u r a nation of many names, cultures, & tribes. But u r all together 1. The PPl of the sun. YAH/GOD knows who his PPl r. 4 they r the first. & they will reign the last. stay (4 ever ) tuned. love. learn. evolve.peace&goodwill. TT".

[zakiyahyisrael]

Stop saying Black it's a by word that the heathens put in place. African American is two continent. You got some AI saying who you are really.
Shalawam.

[leroybrownjr]

the original sin will be addressed or babylon will fall

[BLACKMAMBAA]

Dane Calloway can help you find ya roots he on all platforms including YouTube

[jamisonbruner]

I am a Bruner Indigenous to T'Amur-ica or America. A descendant of Chief Caesar Bruner of The Bruner Band Seminoles. We're the Seminoles not black Seminoles which the government and Natives claim were run away slaves. All Seminole cheifs were Negros from the tribe of Ruben in the Bible. Osceola was also Negro but is depicted as a Native. We were disenfranchised of our identities and culture and called freedman, but freed from what? We were never slaves. We fought the colonists and they reneged on all treaties with us. We were also sold out by other chiefs and sent on the trail of tears. There are more Bruner Seminoles in Oklahoma than the Natives who claim they are. How do we out number the supposed Seminoles which they enslaved us and took us to Oklahoma. I know the truth and we know the truth but as always the pen is mightier than the sword, Ashe 🤞🏾

[emzemz]

Great informational video!!! My family is Tenn, N.C., Virginia, and W.va, Cherokee.We have been victims of this very racist crime. Thankful that my history was passed down orally by the Women of our family! We have always known who we are, and where we come from. Blueridge Cherokee!

[territhomas]

I am Blackfoot/ Irish and Cherokee/French Creole

[thebestastrologyever]

My family never claim Indian. So I don’t identify with it. Besides I don’t look like these Indians in this video. I look African. The Indians look kind of funny . Look in this video. I don’t see a lot of black peoples looking like these people. I was observing

[rasheedmccoy]

Why they never show the paintings and depictions of the first Encounters cause they were showing people of Nero features