THE CONTRAVERSIAL ‘N’ WORD

It’s Black History Month so let’s talk; REALLY TALK!   It’s origin dates back to 1786, earlier neger (1568, Scottish and northern England dialect), negar, negur, from French nègre, from Spanish negro (see Negro). From the earliest usage it was “the term that carries with it all the obloquy and contempt and rejection which whites have inflicted on blacks” [cited in Gowers, 1965, probably Harold R. Isaacs].

Today, this word carries a negative connotation specifically when spoken to a Black person from anyone who is NOT BLACK. 

Understand it or not, RESPECT the fact that ONLY BLACK PEOPLE CAN USE THIS WORD. Black people do not have to studied or analyze as to why it’s use, how it’s use and you aren’t required to understand.

It’s much like the Bi***.  A man cannot use that word in any connotation which will make it positive, however, women (in certain groups, settings) can use it without anyone being offended.

It’s not complicated unless you want it to be. 

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