I know for a fact that there are groups in Florida that are called "German-American Clubs" or "Irish-American Clubs". Obviously, they are open to everyone but the club traditions are to those cultures. Here in The Villages, I believe there are also such clubs which are open to everyone. The African-American Club is open to everyone, too.

I was also thinking of the golfer, Ernie Els. If he had American citizenship, he could be classified as African American since he was born in South Africa.

Basically, does it really matter what someone calls themself? If you are an American citizen, you are American. Any classification you wish to include does not bother me.