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Although currently used as a racial slur, it was originally a shortened form of "Barracoon," a word first used in the 1800's mostly in the Louisiana Territory and French colonial Africa for a place where slaves, indentured servants, and convicts were kept, usually for temporary purposes such as while being transported. It comes from the Spanish word barracón, (or barracara, the word for hut in Catalan). People took off the "barra" and the "coon" slur was born.

The word barracoon may have been first used formally in a legal case by John Quincy Adams in the case before the Supreme Court known as "The United States vs The Amistad" (like in the movie), which was argued in February and March of 1841.

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3w ago

People call black people "coons" as a derogatory term rooted in racism and ignorance. It's a hurtful and disrespectful way to refer to someone based on their race, and it has a long history of being used to dehumanize and belittle black individuals. In short, it's a word used by ignorant people who need a reality check.

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Oh, dude, seriously? People call black people "coons" as a racist slur, it's like calling a cat a dog - just completely wrong and offensive. It's rooted in a history of dehumanizing language used to oppress and belittle people based on their race. So, let's leave that term in the past where it belongs, yeah?

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3w ago

The term "coon" is a racial slur used to dehumanize and demean Black people. It originated in the 19th century as a derogatory term to refer to Black people, comparing them to raccoons. The use of this term perpetuates harmful stereotypes and contributes to systemic racism and discrimination against Black individuals. It is important to educate others on the history and impact of such language to promote understanding and respect for all individuals.

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Although currently used as a racial slur, it was originally a shortened form of "Barracoon," a word first used in the 1800's mostly in the Louisiana Territory and French colonial Africa for a place where slaves, indentured servants, and convicts were kept, usually for temporary purposes such as while being transported. It comes from the Spanish word barracón, (or barracara, the word for hut in Catalan). People took off the "barra" and the "coon" slur was born.

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Throughout history, the people in the majority have often tried to demonize and stereotype minorities, whether religious minorities (such as Jews) or racial minorities (such as black people). When white people said that black people were "ignorant" or "stupid" or "inferior," this labeling gave those in power a good excuse to enact laws that discriminated against those who were lower in status-- after all, if a group is not very smart, then it's okay to control them, allegedly for their own good. Of course, this is nonsense-- there is no credible evidence that black people as a race are inherently ignorant. But it was necessary for those in power to believe and promote this notion, because it kept racial minorities "in their place": poor education and poor opportunities contributed to a self-fulfilling prophecy, where most people who succeeded were white, and black people (who were denied equal opportunities to advance), were unable to achieve.

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Because they are ignorant still?

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