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This word is not to be confused with the deliberate mispronunciation that has historically been used in an explicitly racist and hateful way.  That word is simply unacceptable in modern society, and, when it must be described, is referred to as the "N word".

This word is not to be confused with the deliberate mispronunciation that has historically been used in an explicitly racist and hateful way.  That word is simply unacceptable in modern society, and, when it must be described, is referred to as the "N word".

Although the term "negro" is obsolete in modern society, it, and the similar term "colored person" still appear in the names of two well-respected and long-standing organizations—the United Negro College Fund and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.  The term "Negro Spiritual" is also still used for a musical style that grew out of American slave society.

Although the term "negro" is obsolete in modern society, it, and the similar term "colored person" still appear in the names of two well-respected and long-standing organizations—the United Negro College Fund and the [[National Association for the Advancement of Colored People]].  The term "Negro Spiritual" is also still used for a musical style that grew out of American slave society.

[[Category:Racism]]

[[Category:Racism]]