The n word who can say it

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Birth of a notion : 1619-1799. Founding fictions — Niggerology, part 1 — The progress of prejudice : 1800-1857. No place to be somebody — Niggerology, part 2 — Life among the lowly — Jim Crow and company — Dreams deferred : 1858-1896. The world the war made — Nigger happy — Separate and unequal : 1897-1954. Different times — From house niggers to niggerati — Bad niggers — Progress and paradox : 1955-present. Violence and vehemence — To slur with love — What’s in a name? — Nigger vs. nigga

Reveals how the slur has both reflected and spread bigotry in America over the last 400 years. Asim pinpoints Thomas Jefferson as the source of our enduring image: in a seminal but now obscure essay, he marshaled a welter of pseudo-science to define the stereotype of a shiftless child-man with huge appetites and stunted self control. Asim reveals how nineteenth-century «science» then colluded with popular culture to amplify this slander. What began as false generalizations became institutionalized in every corner of our society. Asim argues that even when uttered with the opposite intent by hipsters and hip-hop icons, using the slur helps keep blacks at the bottom of America’s socio-economic ladder. But, he also shows, there is a place for this word in the mouths and on the pens of those who truly understand its twisted history. Only when we know its legacy can we loosen its grip.—From publisher description

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A renowned cultural critic untangles the twisted history and future of racism through its most volatile word.

The N Word reveals how the term «nigger» has both reflected and spread the scourge of bigotry in America over the four hundred years since it was first spoken on our shores. Asim pinpoints Thomas Jefferson as the source of our enduring image of the “nigger.” In a seminal but now obscure essay, Jefferson marshaled a welter of pseudoscience to define the stereotype of a shiftless child-man with huge appetites and stunted self control. Asim reveals how nineteenth-century “science” then colluded with popular culture to amplify this slander. What began as false generalizations became institutionalized in every corner of our society: the arts and sciences, sports, the law, and on the streets.

Asim’s conclusion is as original as his premise. He argues that even when uttered with the opposite intent by hipsters and hip-hop icons, the slur helps keep blacks at the bottom of America’s socioeconomic ladder. But Asim also proves there is a place for the word in the mouths and on the pens of those who truly understand its twisted history — from Mark Twain to Dave Chappelle to Mos Def. Only when we know its legacy can we loosen this slur’s grip on our national psyche.

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Midway through Washington Post columnist Asim’s history of the «N» word in America, readers may conclude it should not be uttered by anyone, anymore, for any reason. Essentially, this 400-year chronology is an exhaustive history of white supremacist ideology, showing that the word nigger is as American as «liberty, freedom, justice and equality.» He sweeps over this sensitive and contradictory terrain—including black Americans’ use of the word—with practicality, while dispensing gentle provocations. Asim notes, for example, that popular civil rights presidents like Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Lyndon B. Johnson used the N word all the time. Bicycling in Africa in 2004, a young black American encounters a black-owned hip-hop clothing store called «Niggers.» Children growing up during the latter half of the 19th century sang «The Ten Little Niggers» nursery rhyme. Asim is at his best when offering his opinion—»in the 21st century, to subsist on our former masters’ cast-off language… strikes me as… an immense, inscrutable, and bizarre failure of the imagination.» Still, he concludes, the word nigger is indispensable in certain endeavors. His analysis of 19th- and 20th-century pop culture phenomena may too fine-toothed for general readers, but clear, engaging writing increases the pleasure. (Mar.)
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Asim addresses the root of this controversial word in American rhetoric and contemporary experience. Just as our founding fathers tried to dodge the issue of race and slavery by only hinting around it, the current debate often suggests that by not using the «N word,» the race issues will remain dormant. Asim looks back at Thomas Jefferson’s essays on slavery, his justification of the misuse of slaves on pseudoscientific bases, and continued denigration of blacks in word and deed. He traces the use of the word through popular entertainment from minstrel shows to films (notably Birth of a Nation) to current comedy routines and rap music. Despite attempts by hip-hop culture to reverse the impact of the word, and remove the sting of racial hurt, the result has been to maintain socioeconomic distance among the races, Asim maintains. Still, he argues that the word has had a long history of powerful impact in more responsible hands as a reminder of the troubled legacy of race relations in the U.S. Vernon Ford
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JABARI ASIM is the acclaimed author of «A Taste Of Honey» and «Only The Strong,» both works of fiction, as well as the highly praised «The N Word: Who Can Say It, Who Shouldn’t, And Why» and «We Can’t Breathe: On Black Lives, White Lies, and the Art of Survival.»

His children’s books include «Whose Toes Are Those,» «Whose Knees Are These,» «Preaching To The Chickens,» and «A Child’s Introduction to African-American History.»

He is a professor of creative writing at Emerson College.


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Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2008

I saw Jabari Asim speak at our Black Heritage Festival in Savannah. He was so wonderful I had to have the book. I attend with several friends and we ordered as a group. The book was just as we expected. I would recommend the book to anyone interested in race relations and social science.

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Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2012

This book is more than just the etymology of the «N» word; it is also a historical discourse that talks about the norms and social values of whites and blacks in America, using scholarly references by some of country’s most famous patriots.

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Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2008

The interview with the author on Cspan was interesting, but the book itself was a huge disappointment. I read it from BACK to FRONT, because the information I wanted to learn about (I’m studying politics and civil rights) was in the last chapters. The index was seriously lacking. Having lived through much of the history Asim wrote about, I easily recognized his serious omissions of important people and distortions of historical and well-known facts. Also apparent was his strong bias in favor of people he apparently likes or dislikes. Ultimately, the book was useless to me. In this case, the messenger OBSCURES the message.

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Well-written, great explanations and examples, phenomenal and eye-opening.

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Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2022

As someone who was always taught that the book «Uncle Tom’s cabin» was the reason for starting the civil war, but never having enjoyed the book, I now know what element was missing. Or rather, what element was made up. So if you had the same experience, then this book will enlighten you as to the real issue of that book (and many other classics).

In this book, the author Jabari Asim offers a variety of information on the N word, including it’s history of where it began (a very important aspect), how it was expanded in use, and the controversy of it’s continued use, among a host of other important information.

My personal light-bulb moment was the realization of what it was about Uncle Tom’s cabin that I didn’t enjoy, when I should have given it’s popularity. And I won’t spoil it, you’ll have to read Mr Asim’s book to have your own light-bulb moment.

I listened to this book on audiobook, and at first i found it difficult to hear the N word over and over again (not a fan of the word), but when the author explained that the use of the word is necessary for education, I released my held tension a little and continued the book. But if the word bothers you, it’s in there a lot. But it has to be, as this is an educational book.

The only reason I gave it four stars is because there are parts of the book that are a bit dry and I had a difficult time focusing on the important content. And because there are parts I wish the author expanded on. It felt like a large chunk of time was skipped over where I’m curious how the use of the word evolved in that time frame. I hope there is an expanded version as times are changing and so is the use of the word.

I think this is a very important piece of documented history, and I would be delighted if it became required reading in school, though highly unlikely given the content.

After reading this book, I personally feel empowered on having important conversations with others about the use of the N word. We don’t have these conversations enough, probably due to lack of understanding. So I thank the author for putting this information together in a book, so that we may educate ourselves and become a better society as a result.

Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2014

Good reading for anyone. This provides good information and about the origin of the «N» word, it’s usage and why it is so offensive. I consider it a must read purchase. Great Great work.

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A Great Eye Opener The Book Gets Straight To The Point Of The Subject Matter A Must Read The Truth Lies Within

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Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2013

Great book. It really clarified what took place in history in the establishing of an institutional system that decided who was and was not advantaged in the system.

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This has been something that has specifically bothered me over the last couple years, and with the recent political climate and an acquaintance’s use of the word after I specifically told them not to, I thought it was time to sit down at my computer and talk about the word that a good deal of us don’t dare even say: the N-word.

To start, I think it’s worth mentioning a bit about myself and my place to talk about the N-word. I am black, white, Mexican, Native American. I’d include a diagram about how it works out that I’m half black, half white, half Mexican, and half Native America, but this is not the time or place to get into the dilemma of being mixed raced. I was raised in a white suburb and am what many would call “whitewashed” (a derogatory term in itself). Nonetheless, I have prided myself on being educated on my own history as an African American, and specifically the use of the N-word. In addition to this, I am a writer, and as a writer, I wholeheartedly believe that words have power. Words can inspire and bring joy, love, and laughter; but words can also tear down a person, a race, and entire generations. The mantra: sticks and stone may break my bones but words can never hurt me is perhaps the biggest lie that we tell children next to Old Saint Nick.

Trigger warning: for the sake of distinction between the etymological origins of the word, slurs, and the word itself, the N-word will be addressed as what it actually stands for.

So let’s get to it.

First, where does “nigger” come from?

There was first the latin word niger, which led to the English word Negro, meaning black. At this point, the word nigger as it is known today does not find root. It is when the French words negre and female version negress are picked up that nigger is established. It is also suggested the word nigger is rooted in mispronunciation by White Southerners.

How has “nigger” evolved?

While the word itself might have roots across the sea, it was in America that the word truly manifested into the derogatory term seen today. In the early 19th century, a famous form of American theatre started based on racial stereotypes known as minstrel shows, and in the middle of the 19th century, Vaudeville famously increased the use of these black stereotypes. Usually, this entailed a white performer in blackface acting out black stereotypes that are still deeply ingrained in American culture. Some stock characters are:

  • Jim Crow: a carefree slave (This is the origins of the term “Jim Crow Laws” that attempted to limit the rights of free African Americans after the Reconstruction Era.)
  • Uncle Tom: a good, old black man (The Uncle Tom character is still used by the brand Uncle Ben’s Rice—see below.)
  • Mammy: a fiery black woman with loud spoken advice (This character is seen today in the character of Medea in her over a dozen movie appearances, which will be returned to later.)

The combination of the word nigger with these prevalent black stereotypes in the 19th and 20th century perpetuated the state of African Americans after the end of slavery in 1865. Following this began the practice of segregation, nigger became not only a term for a slave but as a term of exclusion as colored were physically separated from whites. In 1964, the Civil Rights Act ended segregation, but with the heavily derogatory culture surrounding African Americans through slavery, black stereotypes, and segregation, the word nigger persists unto today.

Here are two graphs showing the use of the word nigger along with nigga in literature dating back to 1800 thanks to Google:

Relevant dates to note: slavery ended in 1865, segregation was legal starting in 1896 (Plessy vs. Ferguson), Brown vs. Board of Education overturned Plessy vs. Ferguson in 1954, and segregation was banned in 1964 with the Civil Rights Act.

The fluctuations in use of nigger over the decades reflects a backlash of White culture against the better treatment of African Americans. While there is initial a decrease of the word after slavery ends, it is picked back up with the beginning of segregation. Then, the use of the word declines leading to the ending of segregation, only for it to then spike once again as a result of this change.

Conversely, nigga appears to be found in literature predominantly after the 1990s. This trend is rather unsurprising with the popularization of hip-hop and rap music, genres with predominantly African American artists, who frequently utilize the word nigga.

As proof of the word nigger being used today (not only its common slur nigga), I have a personal experience of engaging in a conversation with a middle-aged white woman who referred to rap and hip-hop music specifically as “nigger music.” This was in 2015.

Where does “nigga” come from?

This is the word that plagues American society today and is arguably more widespread than nigger today. The drop of the hard “er” ending is reflective of black speech, ebonics, which has been widely contested amongst linguistics. However, I personally support the belief that “nigga” was a term spread by African Americans themselves, especially with the use of “nigga” being widely used by many black rappers. For the sake of a clear difference: nigger reflects the slur assigned to African Americans by White culture out of racism, while nigga is the African American version of this word.

What is the difference between nigga being used by a white person and a black person?

This has a very interesting and complex answer, so I’ll try my best to give varying outlooks and mention my opinion at the end. Going back to Madea, as portrayed by Tyler Perry (a black man), it is without a doubt she is the character Mammy and grounded in racial stereotypes and discrimination. So how do African Americans come to spread their own stereotypes through media like Tyler Perry? In Vaudeville, it became common for African Americans to actually wear blackface themselves and play one of these roles, and since then, African Americans have been fulfilling the stereotypes that White culture assigns to them. Furthermore, what is perplexing is the large African Americans fan base for these movies. In part, this is interpreted as acceptance and validation of these characters back in the 19th century and today for these stereotypes. When the black community affirms what White culture subjects it to, it only adds to the confusion over the familiar question, “if a black person can say it, why can’t I?”

The trend of African Americans claiming black stereotypes and perpetuating the word nigga is a double edged sociological sword. On the one hand, African Americans are taking stereotypes and terms that were once used to subjugate them and gaining control over them. They are deciding to embrace the term nigga as their own, as a part of their culture. On the other hand, the use of it is still grounded in the deep racism of the word nigger and can be seen as a way of internalizing the negative images that White society has inflicted on African Americans. This is then reflected in cycles of self- and same-race hatred.

This first suggestion that the word nigga is an attempt made by African Americans to regain control over their history, culture, and personhood insinuates that African Americans are allowed to use the word nigga, while whites are not able to. However, the belief that the word is negative, no matter who uses it, would suggest that no one, white or black, should say either nigger or nigga.

In both of these interpretations of the use of the word nigga and nigger is not something that should be used by white. (Sidenote: as an African American raised in a predominately white community, I am more than aware that White culture can and does include people who do not associate themselves as white. Because of this, when I say white, I am referring to anyone within White culture—in this case basically everyone who is not black.)

In regards to the more complex issue of African Americans use of nigger or nigga: I find the former to be more symbolic of the racism and stigmatization of African Americans, while the latter I see as African Americans redefining themselves within White culture. While yes, nigga does have its origins in racism, African Americans also have origins in slavery. If White culture determines that African Americans can no longer use the word, then it is only further perpetuating the inequality between races by taking that decision away from them. As a result, it is up to African Americans to decide what the word nigga means to them.

It is this last bit that I find to be so important. By White culture taking the word nigga from African Americans, as popularized by modern day pop culture, it is further exercising its control and power over African Americans as they have throughout the centuries of slavery, segregation, and stereotypes. In addition, a person, black or white, need not be conscious of the history or the stigma of the word when they use it for it to have a psychological effect on the black community. Just because someone doesn’t mean for it to be taken derogatorily, that doesn’t erase the derogatory history of the word.

So what’s the take away?

Basically, if you’re a part of White culture, just don’t use nigga—and especially not nigger. If you’re black, you should decide what you want nigga to mean for you. I think the important thing is that nigga is a word that should remain within the black community, but inevitably, with common use, there is a desensitization of the word and its origins, along with a further integration into White culture. Some, myself included, would consider White culture’s use of the word nigga to be cultural appropriation.

This, unfortunately, is something that is already taking place, which is the one the reasons for me breaking down the use of nigger and nigga in this article. Nonetheless, I have faith that something can be done about it. Perhaps you don’t use the N-word, but I bet you know someone who does, so it’s time to speak up and educate them. It’s as simple as sending this article.

The links to the references can be found throughout the article, but here is a compiled works cited:

«Blackface! — The History of Racist Blackface Stereotypes.» The History of Racist Blackface Stereotypes. Ken Padgett, n.d. Web. 18 Dec. 2016.Middleton, Phil, and David Pilgrim, Dr. «Nigger (the Word), a Brief History.» Nigger (the Word), a Brief History. African American Registry, n.d. Web. 18 Dec. 2016.

«Minstrel Show.» Minstrel Show. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 18 Dec. 2016.

«The Minstrel Show.» The Minstrel Show. George Mason University, n.d. Web. 18 Dec. 2016.

Rickford, John R. «Linguistic Society of America.» What Is Ebonics (African American English)? Linguistic Society of America, n.d. Web. 18 Dec. 2016.

«Straight Talk about the N-Word.» Straight Talk about the N-Word. Teaching Tolerance, Fall 2011. Web. 18 Dec. 2016.


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A renowned cultural critic untangles the twisted history and future of racism through its most volatile word.

The N Word reveals how the term «nigger» has both reflected and spread the scourge of bigotry in America over the four hundred years since it was first spoken on our shores. Asim pinpoints Thomas Jefferson as the source of our enduring image of the “nigger.” In a seminal but now obscure essay, Jefferson marshaled a welter of pseudoscience to define the stereotype of a shiftless child-man with huge appetites and stunted self control. Asim reveals how nineteenth-century “science” then colluded with popular culture to amplify this slander. What began as false generalizations became institutionalized in every corner of our society: the arts and sciences, sports, the law, and on the streets.

Asim’s conclusion is as original as his premise. He argues that even when uttered with the opposite intent by hipsters and hip-hop icons, the slur helps keep blacks at the bottom of America’s socioeconomic ladder. But Asim also proves there is a place for the word in the mouths and on the pens of those who truly understand its twisted history — from Mark Twain to Dave Chappelle to Mos Def. Only when we know its legacy can we loosen this slur’s grip on our national psyche.

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I saw Jabari Asim speak at our Black Heritage Festival in Savannah. He was so wonderful I had to have the book. I attend with several friends and we ordered as a group. The book was just as we expected. I would recommend the book to anyone interested in race relations and social science.

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