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Slay Queen Yas Period (& other stolen language)

Dare We Say

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Why Do You Use the Word Ghetto?

Alicia FlorCruz: Words like the G word and ratchet were used as weapons against black people to dehumanize them. She says white TikTokers, not just white people, but people that don't come from these specific communities love to cosplay and use this language. "I think there are some people that are so, you know, misinformed," she said.

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