I am very insired with the way this site is putting the attention to this situation...usage of this word N, I don't care how you dress it up change the spelling ending with a or er, To me it will always be a racial slur, you cannot change the past, history of this is recorded, I have a business name OUR BLACK HERITAGE BOOKSTORE/GIFT SHOP,in Harlem and we always putting it out there to change the usage of the word with all the younger people who think and feel that nothing is wrong saying it. WE sell the slave plaques, Jim Crow memorabillia, and my belief it has to be taught to them, they are not showing interest in our history as African-Americans, because unless it is dealt with in their households, it won't sink in. We will not tolerate it that anyone of any color will use it, like it ok..Stop the hate of ourselves, and remember those that paved the way, our ancestors...So I give praise and blessings for taking on the task of bringing this issue to the attention of all parties concerns..