‘African American’ Is Awkward. It’s Time to Use ‘Black.’
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‘African American’ Is Awkward. It’s Time to Use ‘Black.’

Jul 29, 2025
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The linguist John McWhorter on how language around racial identity is evolving.

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New York Times Opinion
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