Nigger

Nigger is a racial slur used towards black people. It is often used by racists.

Origin
The word comes from a different way to say "negro". In Spanish and Portuguese, "negro" means the color black and means black people.

History
Before 1865, many black people in the United States were slaves. In this time, "nigger" often meant a slave. Writers like Joseph Conrad, Mark Twain, and Charles Dickens used this word in their books.

In the 21st century, many black people have "taken back" the word gеr. They use it as a slang word. Some groups are trying to make using the word "nigger" normal for everyone.

Related pages
 Racism
 Discrimination
 Jim Crow laws
 African Americans
 Racial segregation
 History of racial segregation in the United States
Other slurs
 Retard
 Gook
 Kike
 Chink

References

Category:Racism
Category:Slurs
Category:Discrimination
Category:English profanity