In this episode of Past Present Pushback, we step into one of the most sensitive and misunderstood conversations in Black culture—the origin and legacy of the “N” word.

XO, joined by AZ and CDA, leads an honest intergenerational discussion unpacking where the word came from, how it was weaponized during slavery and segregation, and why it still carries power today.

With hosts spanning different generations, this conversation explores:

• The historical roots of the word and its role in dehumanization

• How lived experiences shape emotional responses across generations

• The tension between reclamation and normalization

• Whether redefining language is empowerment—or risk

• What responsibility looks like when history and modern culture collide

This episode isn’t about telling people what to say.
It’s about understanding why words matter, how power moves through language, and what happens when context gets lost between generations.

This is not a debate.
It’s a dialogue.