“If You are Not Black Do Not Say It”
Black people’s use of the word “nigga” is controversial due to its derivation from the word “nigger,” which is a racial slur directed at black people. On one hand the word “nigger” is utilized as the ultimate insult that has oppressed African Americans for generations, and on the other hand “nigga” has become a term of endearment utilized by the same ones the word once oppressed.
Due to the word “nigga” derogatory and racist roots, the meaning of the word changes when white people use it versus their black counterparts. When the word is utilized between black people, it is used as a term of endearment in informal social settings. The common use of the word within the black community was a way to dilute its degrading effect through embracing the word amongst the community. When...
