Why Is It OK To Call Condi Rice And Dr. Ben Carson Racist Names?

Aren’t they also black? Or are some black people more black than others?

Shefali O'Hara

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I was taught that it is never OK to use the “n word”. And I agree. It has such a fraught history, it is unacceptable. However, exceptions are made for black people themselves, and I sorta get it. Though I do find it weird — as a woman…

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Shefali O'Hara

Cancer survivor, writer, engineer. BSEE from MIT, MSEE, and MA in history. Love nature, animals, books, art, and interesting discussions.