*Disclaimer, this article is intended for mature audiences and touches on issues and ideas which could be uncomfortable for some.
Nigga.
Nigga is a slang term that is used to address and or describe some one, usually used upon people of color. It is a substitute for "bro and cuz". it is used to address a friend, enemy, and even a spouse/loveone.... But what does the word nigga actually mean? the term nigga is a modern term that originated from the word "Nigger".
Nigger means a person with black or darkened skin, originating from the Latin word negro which means black.The term nigger came about around the 17th century around the time of slavery. And it was used to degrade an entire race of people, black people that is. If just about everyone knows the true meaning why use it, especially people of color? I feel as if it is morally wrong. i understand some argue that "it doesn't mean the same thing" or 'its not that serious". However i disagree, here's why. One, the word promotes ignorance. i would like everyone who uses the word to stop and ask yourself, "why am I using a word that was once used to dehumanized an entire race of people, possibly my dehumanize my ancestors?' Using that word just make you look silly, but you need to realize you're not just making yourself look bad but colored people as a whole. Two, now of days the word "nigga" is basically a joke, and honestly the word nigga shouldn't be taken as a joke judging by its history.
Nigga and Nigger has been used throughout history by white Americans to degrade and make fun of African Americans, even after slavery. Especially during the time of the civil rights movement. The term was created by white slave owners who addressed their slaves and generally other white Americans that didn't own slaves began to use it too. Just because its a different era doesn't mean the word has a new meaning. So maybe we should stop using the term nigga, and try to use something new. Instead of niggas lets try the term NEGUS which is a term for royalty for Ethiopian people, people of color.
