We Gotta Do Betta; Keepin' It Real

Black History Month, a month many students perceive as a month of more work, research, and studying. Many of these students are oblivious to its real meaning, significance, and the tribute to the sacrifices of African-Americans. We all know that black history is mindlessly shoved at us year after year. Most of the time, all of the information is repetitive and recited over and over. But was it all for nothing? We were all taught of the notorious 'N' word, its degrading meaning, and the severity of its use, yet people of our generation throw around the world so loosely, as if it were a magical word necessary to take each breath. Heck, I wouldn't be surprised if it ended up on greeting cards. With phrases such as "wat up my nig--" "dats my ni---" and "ni--- please!" is it too far off to see a card saying "Get well soon ni---"? But I digress.

By Jennifer Partridge | February 5, 2008; 4:16 PM ET | Comments (0)