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N-word's Toxicity
- Gene Demby recalls a linguist saying the N-word was historically venomous, even among slave owners.
- Its unique taboo status might be why it persisted while other slurs faded.
Evergreen Conversation
- People question why some still use the N-word despite knowing its offensiveness.
- Also, they wonder why Black people react strongly to its use by non-Black people.
N-word Use
- Randall Kennedy believes anyone should be able to use the N-word non-racially.
- He cites Black figures like James Baldwin and Toni Morrison who used the word.