MoGa
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ORIGINAL: phootfreek Do you refer to Indians or Asians as browns and yellows? Where I came from Indians and Asians can refer to the same peoples, Black people (not African Americans) ... as you say ... call each other "nigger" and white people often get envious of me,because I tan easily. And just where is it that "Black people (not African Americans) ... as you say ... call each other 'nigger'..."? I am seriously curious. Everywhere I have lived I have heard African American's call each other "Niggers". Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Chicago and countless other cities. Black people also call each other this on TV shows, movies and songs. Is this such a surprise to you? I don't agree with it, but from what I understand, it is said in "friendship and brotherhood", not said in an inflammatory way. But of course, like all words, it depends on the context of which it is being used. MoGa Edited to Add: I lived in Watts in 1969, if you know your history (Not directed at anyone), then you know that the ramifications of living in that area, during that time period, was to say the least scary as hell. We were the only white family living there at the time and I can tell you, that I had no problem emulating what I saw and heard. If my childhood friends called each other "Nigger", than you can bet, I did the same. I knew no difference. It was not a bad word then, and really shouldn't be a bad word now. But it can be.
< Message edited by MoGa -- 6/24/2009 10:12:39 AM >
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