The word "Nigger"

I currently work at a high school that was initially created for kids who have criminal records, but is now a public charter school where anyone of high school age may attend. Nevermind the questions regarding why anyone would want to attend such a school if they don't have a criminal record, my concern has been over the constant use of the word "nigger". These kids say that word more than they say "the", which, drives me crazy! I was talking with a fellow colleague about it, and we agreed that this is a different generation. I decided to do some research on this word, and have found that within the African American community, some people think that its okay to use this word as a term of endearment! Reading that reminded me of a line from "Malcolm X" by Spike Lee, "I got called a nigger so much that I begin to believe it was my name." Well, my name is not nigger, and I don't condone the use of the word. Sure, there was a time that I did, but I'm thankful for the light. I'm thankful for those who prayed that one day I would have the opportunity to succeed in life regardless of the color of my skin. I'm thankful for those who risked their lives that I may be able to sit down and eat with whomever I chose. I can not participate in disgracing and disrespecting their works by engaging in anything that minimizes the fruits of their labors, and using the word "nigger" does just that.

Datbury's first blog

Greetings and welcome to my first blog! For those of you who do not live on planet Earth, a blog is an on-line journal where I can talk about stuff with folks that I know, and folks that I don't. I hope that you enjoy your time here, drop me a few lines, and say whatever you feel with minimal cussing please. This first thread is for those who want to say hi, wish me well, or say anything random about anything. I will start other threads soon.