We Can't Say the N-Word, but How Should We Write It?

Columnist Courtland Milloy writes “learn to detoxify the word by bringing it into the light, not letting it hide behind asterisks, dashes and ellipses. Context matters, too; talking about the word is different from being labeled with it.” Suggested Reading Why Many Black Folks Fear the Worst Is Already Here Tony! Toni! Toné! Drama: Founder’s…

Columnist Courtland Milloy writes “learn to detoxify the word by bringing it into the light, not letting it hide behind asterisks, dashes and ellipses. Context matters, too; talking about the word is different from being labeled with it.”

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