Some of my friends refer to themselves as African-Americans. Would it not be more accurate to say American Africans? Such a little change is long overdue.

My grandparents came from Italy to America and referred to themselves as Italian-Americans. My parents referred to themselves as Italian-Americans. But second generation Americans refer to themselves as American Italians.

We think that more appropriate because we were born here in America.

Therefore, would it be more appropriate for African-Americans to call themselves American Africans?

RAY GARGIULO

Richmond