[S. Olander]

I feel the usage of the word colored when referring to Blacks to be inappropriate language. More over, the word “colored” is very demeaning due to the nature of the words usage during times of segregation in the 50’s and 60’s. During the times of segregation, racist and bigots used the term “colored” to represent, to describe, and to liken the African Race to objects of less importants. Today, the usage of the word “colored” can still have the same negative connotation. However, my African friends and African co-workers do not have a problem with the usage of the word—colored. They feel that it is not a big issue to them if the word colored is used. Despite how they feel, they advise me that some Black Americans might find the usage of the word colored to be offensive. I personally don’t feel comfortable using the word–.

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Name : S. Olander, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 38, City : Spokane, State : WA, Country : United States, Occupation : Aircraft mechanic, Education level : Technical School, Social class : Lower middle class, 

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