Guest Commentator

Harold M. Clemens

Harold M. Clemens is a freelance writer from Roxbury, MA. He blogs at http://ghettouprising.blogspot.com.

2 pieces

Commentary

An Evolution of Lies

By Harold M. Clemens Guest Commentator

While I was throwing out old newspapers recently, I stumbled upon a TV Weekly, or whatever it’s called, which had an illustration relevant to PBS’s special on Evolution as its cover, since that program was supposed to be the highlight of that week. When I saw it, it immediately reminded me of a qualm I’ve…

While I was throwing out old newspapers recently, I stumbled upon a TV Weekly, or whatever it’s called, which had an illustration relevant to PBS’s special…

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Guest Commentary

‘Ghetto’ – The New N-Word

By Harold M. Clemens Guest Commentator

“Ghetto,” when used colloquially as an adjective, is the most racist, derogatory word in the common lexicon, given its so subtle insinuations and layers. Employed to mean “uncouth,” “unruly,” or “parvenu,” “ghetto” is the most popular, new code word to stigmatize blacks. Referring to unacceptable behaviors as “ghetto” clearly links those behaviors to “the ghetto,”…

"Ghetto," when used colloquially as an adjective, is the most racist, derogatory word in the common lexicon, given its so subtle insinuations and layers. Employed to…

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