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Old 06-30-2009, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by naraht View Post
For all it is a cliche, I think that it is at least a historical lesson.

In 1909, when the NAACP was founded, *one* of the preferred terms of the community for itself was Colored.

In 1935, when the National Council for Negro Women and in 1944, when the UNCF (United Negro College Fund) was founded, *one* of the preferred terms for the community for itself was Negro.

In 1993, when the National Black Chamber of Commerce was founded, *one* of the preferrred terms for the community was Black.
You forgot people of color.


What is the term going to be next year when they change it again?

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