Calvin, a Caucasian man from South Africa, moved to the United States at the age of 20 to go to school for physical therapy. He stayed in the United States and became a U.S. citizen. During a session his client, Nanci, noticed his unusual accent and asked him where he was from. When he replied South Africa, the client smiled and said, "Well, you are the first white African American I have ever met." This made Calvin uncomfortable and he quickly changed the subject. Was Nanci correct in saying Calvin was a white African American?
A) Yes, Calvin's race was white and his ethnicity was African and his nationality was American.
B) Yes, Calvin's ethnicity was white and his nationality was African and his race was American.
C) No, Calvin was white and African Americans are black.
D) No, Calvin nationality will always be South Africa even if he changes his
Citizenship.

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Calvin's race is white, his ethnicity can be considered African due to his South African origin, and his nationality is American after becoming a U.S. citizen.

Calvin, a Caucasian Man from South Africa, Moved to the United