What do you think of referring to yourself as in regards to being of african descent.

Ok, due to a recent discussion i came across located at https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/why-was-this-included-in-the-updated-ar-600-20-negro?c=1&page=1&urlhash=315377#315377 , I couldn't help but wonder if I said anything acurate. I would like to know what individuals of african descent would rather refer to themselves as in regards to race. I apologize ahead of time if anyone is offended as that is not my intention.