The N-Word - We Need To Talk

Yes, this article has been done multiple times across multiple different platforms and publications. Yes, it's necessary to write again as no, apparently, we're not all on the same page. Written by Rae, infographic provided by Astrology Memes.

It's evidently an extremely tempting word to say, but no amount of nazi PM's and TV personalities will ever make it acceptable. For everyone's benefit we have put together a handy infographic detailing exactly why and when the word is called for; have a racist aunt, an over-confident friend or a co-worker one step away from needing an HR call? Consider this a textbook for navigating multi-cultural Britain, one repost or share could educate the masses!

Photo belongs to Astrology Memes.

We have a responsibility to respect everyone, and with this comes race; Britain has gone from a crowd of white faces to a rainbow of multiculturalism - we should consider ourselves lucky. Knowledge is power, and experiencing a range of different cultures helps us to open our minds and alter our lifestyles thus learning more about the world. In Britain we have experienced mass targetted racism towards many minority groups and most POC (people of colour) will have a story to tell you; it's our responsibility to not partake in casual racism, cultural appropriation and racially-specific language only used by certain demographics due to moral and cultural reasons.

There have been many horrific cases of abuse of privilege and hate crimes specifically targetting POC, but forget the nursery rhyme as 'sticks and stones do break bones', but some words also hurt. The N-word specifically has been an age-old debate, many claiming this is because of Pop and Hip-Hop culture, as well as the rise of social media and anonymity online however, this is no excuse. We don't have the time or resources to detail every single reason why these phrases and derogatory terms are not okay to use nor should we have to, Google exists, but in the case of the N-word: slavery, world wars, the post-war Windrush Generation and many other instances of Britain benefitting off black people weren't all that long ago; the repercussions from these periods mean the subjects are still, and justifiably so, sensitive. Racism has existed forever, but we've come a long way since then so we shouldn't need a reminder on basic respect and how to not discriminate.

Let us finish up by saying - it doesn't matter if it's in a song, if there are no brown people around, if you're by yourself, angry or your black friends use it - unless you're black please refrain.

We think that's clear enough, right? Until next time.

Sources: https://astrologymemes.com/i/can-i-say-the-n-vord-a-flowchart-which-describes-you-16152373