NIGGA DID NIGGA DAT

myths

Around Asia and parts of the US there is a belief that Blacks have tails and are ape and monkey folks. Like other myths, the stories lives deep in the lagoons around many a community, and only relationships between peoples will throw back the illusions, and expose each to the other. I feel very deeply that the responsibility to change and undue those perceptions of Black Americans rests squarely upon our shoulders. But, if Black people take pride in being niggers, and calling themselves niggers, and defending that 'right' niggers will be perceived as monkeys! - Gregory E. Woods, Keeper of Stories