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Originally Posted by Virginia D. Templeton
No one else can figure out what we're supposed to call them either.
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When I was a boy, they were referred to as Nigras in polite society. If they acted up, they were called Niggers. If the police were giving a description, they were called Negroes. For a while, they were colored. Later, they were called African-American, but that term is no longer acceptable. Now they want to be called Black, even though they are more brown, usually, or at least a high yella.
I agree that it's very confusing. I wish they'd find something they like and just stick with it long enough for me to get used to using the word.