It has been a long time since it exclusively referred to African Americans (I believe the term predates the us itself). For instance, the racial integrity act o

It has been a long time since it exclusively referred to African Americans (I believe the term predates the us itself). For instance, the racial integrity act of 1924 specifically defines native Americans as colored; similarly, the Jim Crowe laws of the south specifically segregate whites/Caucasians from colored/non-Caucasian, though enforcement certainly centered around African Americans. That said, the black community can use its own community voice, much like other minorities. I don't think there's any harm in the term "color" here outside of the confusion we've witnessed in this thread.