Black (people)

In referring to human beings, the term black can be used in several contexts. Its most common worldwide usage is probably to describe any person of sub-Saharan African ancestry. However, in specific countries it may refer to:


 * African Americans
 * Aborignes, the aboriginal peoples of Australia, or those with mixed ancestry, regardless of complexion.
 * Specific segments of the African population. In apartheid South Africa, for example, many brown-skinned Africans and persons of mixed ethnicity were referred to as coloured, while black was reserved for people with the darkest hue.
 * Especially when translated from other languages: a non-pejorative slang term for dark-skinned persons, whether or not of actual African ancestry, as: "Oye! Mira negra linda!"  ("Hey! Look at the pretty dark (or black) girl!" in Puerto Rican Spanish
 * An intra-ethic insult: "you're so black!" "get out of the sun!  You'll get too black!"