Black or African American? Self-identity for minority group remains a complex issue From left, Kyle Alexander, 14, Angela, Morgan Marie, 20, and Terrell Jones pose for a portrait on June 26 in Columbus. Morgan will be a senior at Mississippi University for Women and Kyle will be in ninth grade at Columbus High School. Each member of the Jones family has different preferences for their racial identities. Morgan said she uses African American for formal uses, such as in the newspaper, but uses Black in casual settings. Angela identifies as Black all the time. Terrell said he prefers African American but isn't opposed to being referred to as Black. Kyle identifies as African American all the time. Photo by: Claire Hassler/Dispatch Staff