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Non-Black use of the n-word

The use of the n-word by non-Black people, its historical context, and the debate within Black communities about its use.

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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...

Jan 6, 2026

How have surveys and academic studies in recent years measured Black attitudes on non-Black use of the n-word?

Recent surveys and academic studies have measured Black attitudes about non-Black use of the n-word using a mix of self‑report questionnaires, experimental tasks, and public-opinion polling, and they ...