 It has never been a word that they have used to lift us up. They've always said it to us in a very derogatory way, in a very negative way. And yes, while he might have not meant any harm, and I agree with you, I don't believe he has a racist bone in his body. I genuinely believe that he loves us as a people. But I also would like to raise my eyebrow and ask this. If he really loves us as a people, why does he feel so comfortable with using a word that has been historically known