Let’s Talk About the N-Word

Dear girls,

Some White people actually try to justify the behavior of racists by saying that some Black folks call each other the N-word and therefore White people should be able to say it.

It is not White people’s business what Black people call each other. White people cannot use the N-word – period. If they do not know why, then they are truly sick in the head. If they still do not know why, they need to Google it.

I have a White friend who often calls other White people “poor White trash.” She uses this phrase when describing any type of White person – rich, poor, middle-class, short, tall, overweight, skinny, etc. She has been doing it for years. When she calls HER people that phrase, I NEVER chime in and use the phrase with her. I know better. She has never had to say to me, “Linnie, I can use that phrase, but you can’t.” Again, I know better, because I am intelligent, respectful, savvy, aware and empathetic. The fact that some White people do not know better – or pretend to not know better – is disturbing. 

And for the record, no one is ever allowed to call me the N-word – not Black people, White people or Smurfs. No one! 

NEVER allow anyone to call you the N-word. Never. No one.

Love, Hugs and Kisses,

Your Auntie