Controversy in Nebraska over "African-American" identity

A white South African boy has stoked a controversy in a Nebraska high school by calling himself African-American and applying for an award designed to recognize distinguished black students.

The kid and two of his friends were suspended for disrupting classes as they distributed posters about their little campaign on MLK day.

EURWEB has a story about it. Check out what some of the kids defenders have to say. It helps clarify things.