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**Why are we still having this conversation?** Why do some white folks *still* think it’s okay to say the N-word? Who can say the n-word? And what does it mean that you can't? Is someone taking your freedom? Or does that make everyone a little more equal? In this episode, we pull no punches. It’s a raw, honest conversation about **race, language, power, privilege, and freedom** — especially when that so-called freedom comes at the expense of Black dignity and history.

🧠 **What we’re unpacking**:
* The casual use of the N-word by non-Black people — and the harm it causes
* Is the word is about *intimacy*, access, privilege, or power?
* The discomfort when White people “test boundaries” with language
* What *freedom* means when it’s wielded without historical understanding
* Why “just a word” is never *just a word*

This isn’t about being politically correct. It’s about **respect**, **context**, and the weight of words forged in centuries of violence and resistance.

💥 If you're still wondering why white folks shouldn’t say the N-word — this episode is your wake-up call. And if you already know? This is the conversation you’ve been waiting for. Also, there are #spoilers for the masterpiece that is Sinners conceived, written, and directed by Ryan Coogler. If you haven't seen it, what are you waiting for?!

🎧 **Listen to Episode 5 now** — and let’s get real about what language reveals, and who gets to speak.

🎙️ **Episode 5: “Who Gets to Speak? Race, Language, & Freedom”**
📅 June 30, 2025 • ⏱️ 25:01 minutes

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