To W y s i w y G !

The word negro wasnt thought to be respectful to African Americans. For example during the production of "Showboat" the producer told Paul Robinson to reframe from the use of the word Nigger in describing the black workers on the steam boat and use the word negro because it was less harsh. Remember, none of these words were used by African Americans to describe who they are as a people but a preferred use by white Americans for the purpose of degrading and belittling a people. There was never any respect meant to be given with the use of either words at a time when African American were believed to be less than and not deserving of any repsect. Its not like African Americans who did use the word had a choice but to accept what whites designate to them for fear of reprisals and due to conditioning, and brainwashing. Lets reframe from speaking for a group of people and let them speak for themselves please. They would know and also provide a perspectiuve of history we would not be aware of.

Thank you Susan for the respect you show and information provided.