Multi-racial forum tackles controversial “N-word”

[HAMMOND, La.] – Marjorie Parker, a Southeastern Louisiana University student, birthed the idea for a forum in which the use, history and future of the “N-word” was discussed.

It was an opportunity for dialogue among all races both in the audience and on the panel. Southeastern’s chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People formed a committee to make everything from panel selection to publicity happen.

The following video story is a result of their efforts.

It’s just a word


You may call me what I call myself, but I can’t call you what you call yourself?


I love the word n-gga


I won’t embrace it

Words evolve


History is over


How far have we really come?


Face the facts

Where the “N-word” is going, breaking from racist environment


Popular opinion vs. popular culture, Where the “N-word” is going, African history and culture, Melting pot, Share knowledge


Evolved words, Freedom of speech, African-American community fighting each other, Where the N-word is


Desensitizing the “N-word”, Define yourself


It’s not time, Forgive & forget, I’ll forgive but never forget, Why a forum if it’s just about context?

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