November 27, 2000 at 12:00 am #28698
Ify21371
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I am black and can use the word ‘nigga’ because I own my blackness. Whites are not allowed to use the word because of its oppressive connotation. The word ‘nigga’ is derived from ‘nigger’ – it is sort of a term of endearment and is used in various contexts.