Last updated: Friday, July 27, 2007
MO'NIQUE DEFENDS THE 'N' WORD
Actress MO'NIQUE has defended black musicians who use the word n**ger in their lyrics, insisting it is a term of endearment.
MO'NIQUE
The comedienne believes African-Americans have a responsibility to banish the negativity surrounding the word and is keen to reclaim it as an accepted term among the black population.
She says, "Do I use the word n**ger? Yes, in my comedy routine and in life because it's our word.
"Here's the thing. We need to stop giving people the power over that word. We take it and turn it around to make it beautiful. You see, they gave us that word back then. They called us n**ger back then.
"So yes, I hold on to it. And I say it to the n**gers, keep doing your thing with pride and honour. Look how we overcame. Her name is Oprah Winfrey. His name is Shawn Carter. Her name is Condoleezza Rice. Look at them n**gers."
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