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Intra-community use of the n-word

The debate within Black communities about the use of the n-word, including generational differences and context.

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Jan 24, 2026
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How do Black communities view the use of the n-word by non-Black people?

Black communities overwhelmingly view of the n‑word as inappropriate and harmful, a position reflected in civil‑rights bodies and academic surveys that tie the term to a long history of racial violenc...