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It’s recognized as one of the most vile slurs directed at African Americans. But the N word has a complicated legacy. Linked to America’s history of enslavement, it is also urban slang used in society and pop culture. Should it be banned or can the movement to reclaim it diminish its sting? And why does the N-word remain relevant today?
WARNING: A warning to those of you watching and listening. This is a sensitive topic, so please know that the full word will be used during this discussion.
Panelists:
Nathaniel McLean-Nichols, program coordinator for teen empowerment, a local youth organization. He is also a senior at UMass Boston.
Nicole Dutton is a poet. Managing Editor of "Transition Magazine" and "the Dubois review," at the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University.
Susan X Jane, principal of Navigators Consulting. She has over 25 years of experience working in the field of culture, diversity and inclusion.
Rahsaan Hall, Director of The Racial Justice Program for the A-C-L-U of MASS.
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It’s recognized as one of the most vile slurs directed at African Americans. But the N word has a complicated legacy. Linked to America’s history of enslavement, it is also urban slang used in society and pop culture. Should it be banned or can the movement to reclaim it diminish its sting? And why does the N-word remain relevant today?
WARNING: A warning to those of you watching and listening. This is a sensitive topic, so please know that the full word will be used during this discussion.
Panelists:
Nathaniel McLean-Nichols, program coordinator for teen empowerment, a local youth organization. He is also a senior at UMass Boston.
Nicole Dutton is a poet. Managing Editor of "Transition Magazine" and "the Dubois review," at the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University.
Susan X Jane, principal of Navigators Consulting. She has over 25 years of experience working in the field of culture, diversity and inclusion.
Rahsaan Hall, Director of The Racial Justice Program for the A-C-L-U of MASS.

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