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re: Adam Sasser under investigation by UGA for racial slur: He has been dismissed
Posted on 10/2/18 at 1:08 pm to Go_Dawgs
Posted on 10/2/18 at 1:08 pm to Go_Dawgs
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I still feel like that word only carries the power it does because people allow it to do so. It’s just a damn word.
Exactly. And the current climate in our country is serving to give it power yet again. Becoming inflamed about its use shows us it carries quite a bit of weight, still.
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Posted on 10/2/18 at 1:25 pm to S1C EM
It’s interesting when black folks talk on Facebook and forget they have white friends who can see it. It’s also a strange conversation when you have to explain to your kids that even though a lot of the songs popular with high school/middle schoolers are hip hop/rap whatever that use the N word a lot, that it’s best not to go down a path of logic or understanding as they will be disappointed.
..and then you say it’s used differently, but in a lot of cases it’s used to describe black folks that rappers/performers don’t not like or associate with... so, you just tell your kids to avoid it and not try to make sense of the hypocrisy.. I think it’s time everyone puts that word to bed and we move on... earning respect with our actions.
..and then you say it’s used differently, but in a lot of cases it’s used to describe black folks that rappers/performers don’t not like or associate with... so, you just tell your kids to avoid it and not try to make sense of the hypocrisy.. I think it’s time everyone puts that word to bed and we move on... earning respect with our actions.
Posted on 10/2/18 at 1:41 pm to S1C EM
It isn't ok by any means but context is important. For all we know they are friends and he said it in a supportive (all be it stupid) way.
Yes. The word is now a trap for people not of color. I know nothing of this kid, but I do know it would be a shame for the hearsay of one person to ruin his college opportunity.
It is used in abundance in music lyrics by people of color that is most definitely not just targeted to one demographic. How does one simply ignore the actual words used in the most mainstream form of music on today's college campus? It is used prolifically in common every day communication among black athletes for certain. The very essence of the words prolific use in common vernacular make it near impossible for it to simply go away. Having words in common use that are ok for some and not for others creates an unnecessary difference if the goal is to treat all people the same.
The word has ugly roots. It is also most definitely a social trap that has been set. The best thing to do with traps is avoid them.
Yes. The word is now a trap for people not of color. I know nothing of this kid, but I do know it would be a shame for the hearsay of one person to ruin his college opportunity.
It is used in abundance in music lyrics by people of color that is most definitely not just targeted to one demographic. How does one simply ignore the actual words used in the most mainstream form of music on today's college campus? It is used prolifically in common every day communication among black athletes for certain. The very essence of the words prolific use in common vernacular make it near impossible for it to simply go away. Having words in common use that are ok for some and not for others creates an unnecessary difference if the goal is to treat all people the same.
The word has ugly roots. It is also most definitely a social trap that has been set. The best thing to do with traps is avoid them.
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