I often wonder who is to blame for the continuous use and controversy of the N word in our society. Are people tempted to use this vulgar term as a form of rebellion? Do we use this word to make a statement about the perceived power we have to change meanings? With so many other damaging words targeted at demoting Black people in our language, why has the N word become the most offensive and the most popular? In our culture, there are hundreds of words that people stopped saying as trends changed. Words such as: rad, word up, sweet, far out, gadzooks, etc. However, the N word is just as popular now, as it was 15, 50, and 100 years ago. In addition, it is one of the few words that has not lost its power even though it used by everyone! For example, the term “bling-bling” lost its popularity once it became cliche. I believe the N word is a misdiagnosed vernacular disease that feeds off of ignorance, hate and fear. People’s ignorance of the history of this term, which was used to demonize an entire race of people (not just Black Americans because it is used throughout the world). People hating to share resources, religion and government with those who do not share the same ideas of how they should all be used. Fear of understanding those who look, act, feel, think and speak differently than us. Just so you know, the N word is a derogatory term used as to weaken the intelligence of another people. Regardless of how this term is used in subcultures or entertainment, it has the sole intent to immunize the ideals of racism and bigotry against progress, peace and equality.
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