Why is it ok for black ppl to use the "N" word but noone else?

Question

so they own that word? is it a privelage to say it?

Answer 1

Don't have a clue. I worked at a lock down facility and it just wasn't the black people. Each race was putting down their own kind verbally. I really never seen other races calling each other names, although I'm sure it go's on. I asked the boys why they did that and it was from what I could tell was their gang like attitude towards one another. Some said they mean it in a good way and others said they mean it in a bad way. Confused as to why any race should be verbal towards one another. I've always told people that if we were all color blind and could not tell the race of a person from their color, it would solve a lot of problems. Then there are the people who would look for a difference in people just to cause problems. Thank God I have many friends and I could care less about their color. I'm white for those of you who want to know. At least I think I am. I change color depending on what time of year it is !

Answer 2

ooohh comeon. its late 2008 and ur still worried about this??

Answer 3

  everyone i know says the n word and they aren't black. they're hispanic. it kinda annoys me i say to them stuff saying that. cause i believe no one should be saying that.

Answer 4

anybody can use it if they want to, as long as they are prepared to deal with the consequence. although, i don't really see any need to use it.

Answer 5

i think its kinda just a bad word in general.........

idk.......its kinda like using it against yourself

Answer 6

Because when a black guy says it, it has different social implications than when a white guy says it.

White people used to say it to black people as an insult, then black people started calling each other that as a sort of rebellion against the oppression that was happening. That's why it had different meaning when a white person says it then when a black person says it.

EDIT: In response to your addition. They pretty much DO own the word since it was created by the white people with the soul reason of degrading an entire race. There's no need to feel bitter just because it doesn't sound cool when you say it.

Answer 7

Well if you aren't black I wouldn't recommend saying "hey stop using the 'n' word" if they say it. Bottom line, yes it pretty much is okay for black people to use. It's sort of like, if they want to degrade themselves then that's their decision. But in general, it is a bad word for anyone to use. Like I said, it's degrading NO MATTER who uses it.

Answer 8

Well I dk, black ppl can say ******, and cracker, but when white people say it, everyone gets mad at them, it is like reverse racism