The NAACP Funeral for the N-Word
The NAACP is symbolically holding a funeral for the n-word today. According to Julian Bond, the Chairman of the NAACP, the initiative is being spearheaded by “seven young people” on the board of directors and is not an action being prompted by older members of the organization.
The symbolic burial will be part of the 98th annual NAACP convention, which kicked off yesterday in Detroit. During the “burial” supporters will march from the Detroit convention center to a downtown plaza. At that time, they’ll read a eulogy for the n-word.
In addition to burying the n-word, the NAACP has been in discussions with rappers and other entertainers to discuss removing the word from their music.
To read more about the n-word funeral, click on the following link: http://www.naacp.org/events/convention/98th/funeral/index.htm.
Where do you stand on the issue of the n-word? Do you use it? Are you offended by it? Is it ever okay to use the word? Under what specific circumstances? Let us know what you think! Post a comment.
The symbolic burial will be part of the 98th annual NAACP convention, which kicked off yesterday in Detroit. During the “burial” supporters will march from the Detroit convention center to a downtown plaza. At that time, they’ll read a eulogy for the n-word.
In addition to burying the n-word, the NAACP has been in discussions with rappers and other entertainers to discuss removing the word from their music.
To read more about the n-word funeral, click on the following link: http://www.naacp.org/events/convention/98th/funeral/index.htm.
Where do you stand on the issue of the n-word? Do you use it? Are you offended by it? Is it ever okay to use the word? Under what specific circumstances? Let us know what you think! Post a comment.
Labels: intolerance, racial ignorance, racist perceptions, stereotypes
posted by S. Mary Wills at 12:01 PM
3 Comments:
I answer "no" to each of your questions. The N word has outlived its time and its usefulness, and we as Black Americans have to set the example by stopping its use.
I agree. I am tired of the n-word is a "term of endearment." We need to get back to the Black Power mentality. How about "my brotha/brother" instead of "my nigga"?
All this will do is increase the power of the word when used. And make us hate people who use it jokingly even more. Rediculous.
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