When, if ever, is it acceptable for somebody to use the N-word against someone, even if the person using the expletive is a person of color himself? That’s the question a jury was asked to rule on in federal court in Manhattan. A double verdict that came down Tuesday afternoon and last week set a strong precedent against the use of the word, and for punishing its users.
Jury Awards $280,000 in NY Case Over N-Word Abuse - ABC News\