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Day: June 9, 2021

Everyday Words and Phrases that have Racist Connotations

June 9, 2021April 10, 2026 Lisa

The anti-apartheid and human rights activist Desmond Tutu once said: ‘Language is very powerful. Language does not describe reality. Language creates the reality that it describes.’ Changing how you speak about something or someone might seem shallow when it comes… Read moreEveryday Words and Phrases that have Racist Connotations

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