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Originally Posted by nik-
Says who? You?
Again, how often do you use this word as a proclamation of victory against racism around black people you don't know?
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Just from reading about the black youth movement that started about 20 years ago to reclaim and take it's power away. That will never happen however, but I support it.
It's a big part of hip-hop culture. I, and my friends, grew up in the hip-hop culture and subsequently my friends, Black, Asian, East Indian and Caucasian would use it in our environment. Mostly it started while playing basketball. Of course you don't want to offend people so it stays with in your comfort areas. Much like my example earlier. If there was the 6 of us and you there we'd be comfortable in our environment. It's the application of the use in a public forum were heads turn and people can be offended. Madonna put out the picture on her public forum to millions and people responded much like others in this thread.
There is a funny memory where we were meeting up at one of my friends house. I come in with the hug and do our "What's up my #####?!" Then release the hug and go around the corner to where my buddy brought his black friend which I never met before. I came in and did the same thing to him and we laughed. He was expecting me to be embarrassed or taken back but the timing of it was priceless. I've seen him a few times since and we still laughed about it.
It's not the word but the double standard. I am not a fan of double standards, but they are here and most likely to stay.
Like Undercoverbrother and the abortion double standard.
Much a do about blowing stuff up just because.