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Throwback Thursday: Why It’s OK for Black People, but Not White People, to Use the N-Word, Explained (Again)

Once again for the people in the back...

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Michael Harriot
Sep 17, 2026
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This article was originally published on May 13, 2018.

What’s up, my nigga? Long time no see.

What’s up? It’s been a while.

Also, you can’t use that word anymore.

The n-word? But I thought you loved that word.

I do, but it upsets white people.

Why does it upset them so?

Because all lives matter.

I don’t understand. What does that even …

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