You guys need to not get so uptight over using the term black to describe someone. People are far too easily offended in this country nowadays. When I was in england, I heard people using the "N" word somewhat often (not constantly, but I heard it a lot more then once). I'm not saying it's right or acceptable, but no one was really getting bent out of shape there. In fact, people didn't really seem to care either way. Sure, names can be insulting or hurt at times, but generally you will survive.