Kamal Nagi

Non-Black minorities need to stop using the N-word

By: Kamal Nagi, SFU Student Black contributions have helped shape much of contemporary pop culture. Instead of recognition, however, non-Black influencers continuously take credit for its introduction to the mainstream. True appreciation is not just consuming Black culture, but addressing anti-Black racism in everyday life, including the exploitation of Black culture. One example of cultural aspects being stolen and exploited is the casual use of the N-word by non-Black individuals, particularly within some South Asian and Latinx communities. Appropriation ignores the history of anti-Black oppression and the efforts of Black communities to reclaim their identities. African American Vernacular English (AAVE)…

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