Hulk Hogan, Fans Wonder Why He Can’t Use the ‘N-Word’ While Obama Can
Last week, Hulk Hogan’s entire world was turned upside down when a video of the wrestler indulging a race-tinged tirade went public.
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Valerie Jarrett: Obama ‘Glad’ That He Said the N-Word
“It was a really important point for people to hear. I think he’s glad that he said it,” Jarrett told Politico. “And he is encouraged that people were able to hear his broader message.”
White House: President Doesn’t Regret Using The ’N Word’ In ‘Free Flowing’ Garage Podcast
Press Secretary Josh Earnest also insisted that Obama didn’t walk into the interview intending to use the word, but that it was part of the honest conversation on multiple issues.
Obama Uses the ’N Word’ During Interview on Comedian’s Podcast
Obama used the word during a conversation about racism in America, in which he challenged the notion that just because it wasn’t polite to use the word in public, the nation no longer had to struggle with it.
LAUSD Teacher Sued for Using ‘N-Word’ in Class in Historic Context
Parents and students from Revere Charter Middle School and Magnet Center in Los Angeles have launched a petition to restore a teacher to his job after the 29-year-veteran was suspended by the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) for allegedly using racial terms in class. The petition had neared 800 signatures by Monday morning.In addition, the students held a rally on Monday at the school.
‘Empire’s Terrence Howard Pushing for Show to Embrace N-Word
In an interview on Access Hollywood Live, Empire star Terrence Howard explained that he wants the hit Fox television show to use the N-word, saying it would make the show more realistic and would help to “tackle racism.”
Malcolm X’s Daughter’s Bizarre ‘N-Word’ Theory
Celebrity gossip site TMZ.com approached Malcolm X’s daughter Ilyasah Shabazz and asked her about the “N-word” in hip hop. Shabazz agreed that the widespread use of the word was “ridiculous,” but added that white people should be able to use it in hip hop music as well: “If you’re going to use it, then everybody should be able to use it, right?” she said.
