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The N-Word

Is Negro a Bad Word? UNCF's Big Decision
By Eric L. Hinton

Negro? Colored? Organizations such as the UNCF and NAACP have debated for years whether they should modernize their names or hold to history. The UNCF moved today to do both. . . . ...more

Imus Coming Back? Will Sponsors Follow?
By Eric L. Hinton

Just six months after publicly lambasting a group of black college basketball players as "nappy-headed hos," Don Imus is apparently being courted by another radio network. Will advertisers follow? And has he been forgiven?

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Cornel West Vs. Michael Eric Dyson: N-Word Debate Resurfaces
By Eric Hinton

For a word that was supposed to be dead and buried, the N-word refuses to stay gone for long. This time, it resurfaces on a CD pitting two black academics on opposite sides of the issue. . . . ...more

Who Is Winning the War on Offensive Words?
By Eric Hinton
The war on offensive words continued earlier this week as protestors took to the streets across the country calling on music studios to remove offensive, misogynistic lyrics from their recordings. . . . ...more

Which Words (And the Celebrities Who Use Them) Are Most Offensive?
By Eric L. Hinton

The NAACP may have "buried" the N-word, but we likely haven't heard the last of it--or of other objectionable language. A new Harris poll reveals which offensive words are found to be the most reprehensible.

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Do You Think There's a Double Standard? Here's What You Said
By Eric L. Hinton
Should black-themed television shows and performers be allowed to use racially-tinged language when white performers must consider them taboo? Our readers continue to barrage us with e-mails with their thoughts on this provocative topic. . . . ...more

As Russell Simmons Told Oprah, It's Time for Rappers to Drop the N-Word: What Our Readers Say
By Eric L. Hinton
From "nappy-headed hos" to the N-word, there is an ongoing debate over who can use demeaning, racially tinged language and who cannot. And hip-hop music is finding itself squarely in the crosshairs. . . . ...more

Is There a Double Standard?
By Luke Visconti

The Double Standard: Do black-oriented shows face the same scrutiny for racist content as white radio hosts Don Imus and Rush Limbaugh? What did the White Guy say? . . . ...more

As Russell Simmons Told Oprah, It's Time for Rappers to Drop the N-Word
By Jessica Durando
The radio cowboy, Don Imus, got canned for using derogatory language ... is it safe to say the hip-hop community should follow suit? . . . ...more

NAACP's Detroit Chapter to Bury N-Word
By Aysha Hussain
NAACP to Bury the N-Word; Driving While Black & Latino: Traffic Stops, Arrests Higher for People of Color; White Teacher Forces Black Student to Urinate in Bottle; Universities Admit More Black Immigrants; Advertisers Reach Out to Muslim Market; Howard University President Retires; Religion Guides Black Women to Lose Weight . . . ...more

The N-Word Double Standard: Why Imus Burned Where Rappers Thrive
By Eric L. Hinton
Why did Imus get burned using language far tamer than many rappers use on a more frequent basis? There's no doubt that there's a double standard at play. Is that a bad thing? . . . ...more

The N-Word Debate—Is There a Double Standard?
By Eric L. Hinton

Russell Simmons wants the "N-word" out of rap music. Does a double standard exist on who can use racist language? . . . ...more

Can Anyone Say the N-Word?
By Yoji Cole

DiversityInc's Yoji Cole tells you why Michael Richards has done everyone a favor. . . . ...more

Richards Apologizes for Racial Slurs
By The Associated Press
He called two black hecklers the N-word and enthusiastically referenced a time when blacks were often victims of civil-rights abuses, but Michael Richards said his verbal barrage during a stand-up routine was fueled by anger and not bigotry. . . . ...more

'Kramer's' Racist Rant—Watch the Video Here
Compiled by the DiversityInc staff
"Seinfeld" personality Michael Richards is in hot water after launching into a racist rant during his Friday-night performance at a Los Angeles comedy club. Click here to see CNN's video. . . . ...more

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