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Knowledge is Power
I used to use the word because people around me (at school, it's not allowed in my home) would say it, and because I was not very informed about the history of the word. However once I learned more, I discovered how truly ignorant it sounds when used, even as a term of endearment. I do not believe that the fact that many black people embrace such a negative word and try to make it positive make it any better, because it still carries the same negative connotations. Also, there are other words that can be used in lieu of the "N" word, so it is not a necessary word.
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