<human>: A little bit of a back story: I had thought that a friend was incorrect in some of his statements and beliefs, so I attempted to correct him.  When the issue was brought up enough times this friend had told me that he felt I was trying to change him and that I should accept him as he is.  We had a discussion about this and both had thought that we had come to an agreement and let it be.

After a couple weeks we begin another discussion which I believe I need to assert my beliefs and attempt to correct my friend.  He believes that "black people" only applies to African-American or African people, I believe that the term "black people" applies to anyone who is of darker or black skin color (I try not to use any type of labels at any time and am in agreeance with Morgan Freeman, but for the sake of discussion will try to adhere to certain terms or references as long as they are not offending).  During the discussion I try to correct my friend and he brings up the point that I am trying to change him, in which I do not believe I am trying to change him but rather come to a agreeable middle ground.  My friend and I get so deep into discussion that I believe we move off topic and become focused on beliefs rather than the topic at hand.  We come to a stalemate and I leave.

I want to be friends with this person and hope that we can both come to an agreement, but we left each others presence on a bad note and I do not feel as though I can see or talk to him without some kind of dispute.
I would like to know who feels as though I was in the right or the wrong.  I am open to any sides of the debate and if there is any clarification needed I will attempt to provide it.
Thank you ahead of time for taking the time to read or respond to this post.

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<bot>: Got into a debate/argument with a friend, I believe I am right and he believes he is right.  I want to settle the dispute or come to an understanding. -Thanks