ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD NIGGER
From C16 dialect neeger, from French nègre, from Spanish Negro1.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NIGGER»
The term «nigger» is quite widely used and occupies the
39.071 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NIGGER»
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Nigger: The Strange Career of a Troublesome Word
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Presents the autobiography of comedian and civil rights worker Dick Gregory.
Dick Gregory, Robert Lipsyte, 1986
3
The
Nigger of the Narcissus
This account of the voyage of a sailing ship from Bombay harbour to the Port of London explores the psychological pressures on a group of nineteenth century seamen as they face the extemes of nature and the secrets and evasions of two of ...
"These sketches are typical of the negroes of lower Richland County and the great swamps of the Congaree."--Foreword.
Edward Clarkson Leverett Adams, 1928
Every once in a while, you come across a great novel with a classic story to tell. White Nigger: A Tale of Bigots & Bullies is just such a book.
Originally published in 1972, Gil Scott-Heron’s striking second novel, The Nigger Factory, is a powerful parable of the way in which human beings are conditioned to think, drawing inspiration from Scott-Heron’s own experiences as a ...
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The Life and Loves of Mr. Jiveass
Nigger
You're already there. You can live right out of your insides.” So says the antihero of this legendary novel that reimagines the Bible’s prodigal son as a young black man in post-Civil Rights-era America.
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Show Me a
Nigger and I'll Show You a Racist: The Mind of a ...
Wrong, Morality vs. Judgment, Society vs. Individual, Master vs. Slave and most pertinent to the Psychopathic Genius: Nigger vs. Racist. Step inside the lost paradise of a Brave New World. This book is rated PG: Psychopathic Genius.
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Simple Addition by a Little
Nigger
Originally published circa 1874 by McLoughlin Brothers of New York, this colorfully illustrated children's book is an abbreviated version of the popular counting game ""Ten Little Niggers.""
McLoughlin Brothers, 2012
A discussion of race relations and of a philosophy of life for African-Americans.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NIGGER»
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nigger is used in the context of the following news items.
Bard Sanctions Star Professor Accused of Calling a Colleague …
Bard Sanctions Star Professor Accused of Calling a Colleague 'Nigger' and 'Fag'. In the age of microaggression, was the punishment too weak ... «New York Observer, Jul 15»
Obama flies into political minefield on trip to Kenya
Barack Obama: 'We are not cured of racism . . . it's not just a matter of it not being polite to say 'nigger' in public.' Ethiopian troops escort a ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
Greater State: The Racism of States' Rights
... and random acts of violence whenever some white males decided to drive through our black neighborhood and go “nigger-knocking,” which ... «The Texas Observer, Jul 15»
A Former Officer Is Organizing a Blackface Fundraiser for Police …
11 Blackness turns "awesome!" or "badass!" to "thug" "nigger" faster than a speeding bullet. Whiteness turns villain to hero in a flash. «Mic, Jul 15»
Judy Huth Lawsuit Could Have Bill Cosby Testifying Under Oath
11 Blackness turns "awesome!" or "badass!" to "thug" "nigger" faster than a speeding bullet. Whiteness turns villain to hero in a flash. «Mic, Jul 15»
Actor Jesse Williams Just Destroyed the Racist Double Standard of …
11 Blackness turns "awesome!" or "badass!" to "thug" "nigger" faster than a speeding bullet. Whiteness turns villain to hero in a flash. «Mic, Jul 15»
Sandra Bland Had Previously Attempted Suicide, According to …
11 Blackness turns "awesome!" or "badass!" to "thug" "nigger" faster than a speeding bullet. Whiteness turns villain to hero in a flash. «Mic, Jul 15»
Craig Charles: My family values
You would get on the bus and people would move as they didn't want to sit next to you and kids would shout, “Nigger nigger, pull the trigger, ... «BusinessDay, Jul 15»
Dana Milbank: Obama's perfect response
In a June 22 podcast with comedian Marc Maron, Obama said ending racism is "not just a matter of it not being polite to say 'nigger' in public. «San Jose Mercury News, Jul 15»
Will Self: Now I'm a vegetarian myself, I can say whatever the hell I …
... much in the manner Jews are allowed to crack anti-Semitic jokes (a privilege I frequently avail myself of) and black people to say “nigger”. «New Statesman, Jul 15»
