A symbolic resolution calling for New Yorkers to stop using a racial slur referring to black people was introduced yesterday at the City Council, where supporters said Black History Month is a relevant time to call attention to the racial slur.
Queens Councilman Leroy Comrie, who spearheaded the nonbinding measure, was joined at a news conference by hip-hop pioneer Kurtis "Blow" Walker and community leaders. They said they hoped the resolution would begin a campaign of awareness about the word.
"So I challenge the hip-hop community, I challenge you to abolish that word during the month of February - Black History Month - and beyond," Walker said.
Hip-hop culture in particular has been singled out for its use of the word in music and entertainment, which some say is helping convince an entire generation that the word is acceptable.
The movement opposing the slur is also gaining momentum on Capitol Hill.
Rep. Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) has been talking with members of the Congressional Black Caucus about making a similar move in Congress, though they've made no decision, Rangel spokesman Emile Milne said.
The City Council resolution is expected to go up for a vote by the end of the month.
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It did happen. Although it means absolutely nothing, the resolution passed. This will probably increase the use of that word and others like it just so that those folks can show their defiance.
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NYC let's make the N-word taboo.
