Political correctness

[ffutures]

I need to describe a character's race - which of the following would currently be least offensive and/or most politically correct for an American audience:

Negro
Black
African-American

I've currently got it as African-American but it feels a little awkward, especially since the person I'm describing is actually a god. Any thoughts? Suggestions?

Comments

[jeriendhal.livejournal.com]

Ditto. "Black" is okay, "African-American" is a neutral as you're likely to get. "Negro" is right out (never mind the full name of the NAACP and the Negro College Fund.)

[ffutures.livejournal.com]

Thanks to both of you - I'll stick with African-American