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Jenel Flounoury

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Ms.Sanon
The N Word Controversy
In todays modern day society, the term Nigger and or Nigga
are the terms predominately used, to identify and describe African
Americans. Not only are these terms derogatory and offensive, but
they are also full of hate and shame. There are three ways the word
nigga is used today; it can be perceived at as a term of endearment
amongst African Americans, a derogatory term amongst Caucasians
or any other race and it can be defined as flat out, ignorant
according to Websters dictionary. Now that leaves me with a
dilemma, It can be used in a positive way to express love, yet, it can
also be used in a negative way to express hate towards African
Americans ethnic backgrounds and family roots through verbal
abuse. Therefore I am not in agreement with the use of the term
Nigger or Nigga. far too many African Americans were


subjected to inhumane treatment such as brutal gruesome beatings,
racism, political injustices and most importantly alienation from
their self-worth, homelands and Identities.
In short, even in todays society the word nigger still lives on
as a derogatory term, but for the most part its only that way
amongst the older generation of African Americans. What makes
the younger generation of African Americans think they can reclaim
a term that carries more negatives than positives? A question often
asked by the older generation of African Americans. It could be
because they are not fully aware of the overall history of the term,
they could have friends who support the use of the word or it could
very well be the music the youth listens to that makes such a big
impact on them and society.
For Example African American rap artist YG produced a song
called, My Nigga and throughout the lyrics of the song he uses the
word nigga 106 times, While at the same time using different
adjectives to describe niggas as friends and foes. Now hypothetically


speaking, Say a Caucasian or person of any other race who knew
their history were to listen to this song. They would be instantly
hypnotized, due to the repetitious use of the term. This would then
cause them to question whether or not African Americans accept the
term for its true meaning. Therefore, confusing people by making
them think it would be okay to refer to African Americans or people
of color as niggers and or niggas, and also make our ancestors
hardships and struggle seem pointless.
Ultimately, the younger generation is being influenced through
society. I say this simply because our government is still severely
hurt after investing in wars instead of the people of America, and as
a result of Congresss ignorance towards African Americans and
many other races we must all now suffer. Due to the fact U.S.
Congress permitted and still permits unjust enrichment. Allowing
the Ku Klux Klan of white supremacist to perform racist hateful
attacks such as Tar and Feathering(when an african has molten
hot tar poured on them followed by pillow feathers) and Curb


Stomping(when an african is forced to bite the sidewalk curb as he
prepares to have his head split) on African American citizens who
were minding their business.
At worst, integrated couples were to be separated from their
children causing the children of these now broken families to grow
up with emptiness and hate in their hearts.

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