"Black people own the n-word"??? (drugs, death, state)

[erieguy]

Originally Posted by TBCasino

If there’s no avoidance then answer why you won’t use the word here?
I don’t use the word, you do, so let’s hear it. I know that you won’t explain yourself but this is kind of interesting .

I never said I wouldn’t use it. I said I will right after you do. Lol, I’ve already explained it many times.

[TBCasino]

Originally Posted by erieguy

I never said I wouldn’t use it. I said I will right after you do. Lol, I’ve already explained it many times.

Use it then, I’m Black, go right ahead. I won’t even report you, do it.

I know you won’t, I’m just having fun now lol

so much for “it’s just a word” huh?

[TBCasino]

Originally Posted by erieguy

Nah, it’s just a word. I’ll do it right afterwards.

I look forward to it.

[erieguy]

Originally Posted by TBCasino

I look forward to it.

[Ralph_Kirk]

Originally Posted by NCSweettea

I will say I don’t think it’s fair that we compare Black people to use of it amongst themselves with outsiders using it. It is two completely different context of words when used by another race of people other than Black people. For whatever reason that’s how it caught on and has remained. And if they want it that way, that’s their choice in my opinion. I personally as a society think we should just bury the dang word and never bring it back. For no purpose, nowhere, never to be found. Not in any song, lyrics, movie, just forget it existed.

Don't forget...all black people don't use it and don't pretend that it's some kind of term of endearment.

[Ralph_Kirk]

Originally Posted by JustMike77

Regarding the N word, there is something I've always wondered. I've been told that the phrase "colored people" is offensive, but "people of color" is not. I don't get it.

They don't mean exactly the same thing. "People of color" means "everyone not white." "Colored people" refers specifically to ADOS.

[Stepnking]

Originally Posted by TBCasino

Again, context

Really? In what context is it acceptable? Don't try the "term of endearment" garbage. There is nothing endearing about the word.

[Stepnking]

Originally Posted by Ralph_Kirk

They don't mean exactly the same thing. "People of color" means "everyone not white." "Colored people" refers specifically to ADOS.

ADOS? Not familiar with the term.

[TBCasino]

Originally Posted by Stepnking

Really? In what context is it acceptable? Don't try the "term of endearment" garbage. There is nothing endearing about the word.

Depends on who and where it’s coming from. Why is this so hard to understand?

[Ralph_Kirk]

Originally Posted by Stepnking

ADOS? Not familiar with the term.

American Descendants of Slavery. Distinguishes between those and voluntary African immigrants.