Community, Friends, and Music: N-word Help Sheet: Why can't white people say it? Because there is a power imbalance in society. Since white people have more power, there's always a racial connotation to the word when white people say it. But I'm not white... Well the word "Negro" means black and is a slur only against black people, regardless of ethnicity. Because of that, when non-black people of color use the word, its enforcing that power imbalance. But why can black people use it? Since the N-word is specifically used against black people, it can only be reclaimed by black people. It can never have racist connotation when used towards black people by black people because we're on the same level in society. Can I use say in music? No. Doesn't it mean, "friend"? No. it means black. But my black friends let me use it Its not a matter of getting permission. You shouldn't want to use it despite who gives you a pass. Also your friend doesn't speak for the entire black community. ghettablasta: read, memorize, share. 

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