This may be really offensive, but I'm going to ask.... [View All]

[frustrated_lefty]

Look, please, don't take offense, I don't mean any, and this has sat in the back of my mind for close to 20 years. My grandparents referred to African Americans as negras. I've heard similar terms used in North Carolina, where a butcher pointed to the "big, buck negra out back." Using those words caused one of the only real fights I've had with my grandparents. My grandmother was confused at why I was being so mean. I think, to her, it was just a way of indicating somebody was colored? I hope so....she was a generous lady with a good heart. I think it's really rude terminology. What do you guys think, and what is your take on it? Again, I apologize if this is rude in anyway, it's just something I've been trying to wrap my head around for a long time.