Why the Word "Negro" Became Feared, Avoided, and Flagged

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:59:45 +0000

This video explains why the word “Negro” — once the official legal classification used by
the United States government — is now often flagged on social media platforms.

The term appears in:
• Slave sale advertisements
• U.S. Census records
• Birth, marriage, and death certificates
• Court rulings
• Segregation laws

It was the recorded legal identity under which documented harm occurred.

This video does not use the term as insult.
It examines the historical record as it was written.