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People of Color in Predominantly White Institutions

Different Perspectives on Majority Rules (1996)

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TITLE:
N****R: A Message of Madness

AUTHOR(S):
Eddie Moore Jr., Director of Intercultural Life/White Privilege Conference, Central College, Pella, IA

DOCUMENT TYPE: Article

ABSTRACT:
The workshop will take an interactive and challenging look at the history of the n * * * *r word. The session is rated 'R,' and because woe will listen, critique and hear the 'n * * * *r' an attempt to feel its' effects and answer some important questions: Where is it going? Why are so many white folks afraid to say the 'n****r' word? What effect has rap music had on use of the word? Is it Ok for black folks to use the N****r word? Why aren't more folks taking a stand against rap music (now) or the use of the 'n * * * *r' word?