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Dick Gregory Talks The N-Word, Impact Of ‘Empire’ vs. ‘The Cosby Show’
By Brennan Williams When it comes to the use of the N-word, Dick Gregory is no stranger to explaining his candid thoughts on the issue. The legendary civil rights activist and comedian, who penned a 1964 autobiography titled “Nigger,” recently … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, Dick Gregory, Empire, N-word, television, The Cosby Show
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The N-word & me
By Leonard Greene A viral video of Philadelphia Eagles receiver Riley Cooper spewing the n-word at a country concert brought me back to the first time someone called me n—-r. I was 7 or 8 years old, in rural West … Continue reading
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Tagged Brooklyn, Kenny Chesney, Leonard Greene, N-word, Philadelphia Eagle, race, racism, Riley Cooper, Viral video, West Virginia
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Limbaugh: After Jeantel’s Interview, “I Can Now” Say “‘Nigga’ With An A” Because “It’s Not Racist”
**Go to the site to hear the audio. Our use and misappropriation of the N-word must change. ~ SB** By Media Matters Staff LIMBAUGH: Stick with me. Keep your eyes on the radio. CNN informs us via Rachel Jeantel that Trayvon called Rachel … Continue reading
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Tagged CNN, N-word, Piers Morgan, Rachel Jeantel, racism, Radio, Rush Limbaugh, television
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Hawaii lawmaker plans resolution to ban N-word
Symbolic gesture by John Mizuno, that does not have the power of law but a gesture indeed. Why don’t all state legislators and Congress introduce similar resolutions? Would that help the cause of eliminating the N-word from our lexicon? Hawaii lawmaker plans … Continue reading
Dr. Laura’s n-word rant reflects trend of intolerance
Very good article from Ronda Racha Penrice. Dr. Laura’s n-word rant reflects trend of intolerance.
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Tagged commentary, Dr. Laura, N-word, race, Ronda Racha Penrice
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Hip-Hop and the Globalization of ‘Nigga’
By Nicolas B. Aziz In February, popular comedian Lisa Lampanelli (a 51-year-old Italian-American stand-up comedian and Harvard alumna) tweeted a picture of herself with Girls creator Lena Dunham saying, “Me with my nigga @LenaDunham of @HBOGirls – I love this beyotch!!” Interestingly enough, it … Continue reading →