Rap industry legends Kurtis Blow and Eric B. have joined the NAACP in eliminating the use of derogatory terms and images aimed at and used by African Americans. The pair will act as pallbearers and be among entertainers, intellectuals and community leaders as the NAACP hosts a funeral for N-word during the 98th NAACP Annual Convention taking place in Detroit July 7-12.
"The N-Word is the most vicious of all racial insults and the most well known example of racist language and self-hatred by African Americans," said NAACP Chief Operating Officer Nelson B. Rivers III. "The NAACP believes the time has come to celebrate the end of its wretched, destructive life. There is international interest in this powerful and symbolic action and we are calling on others of goodwill to march with us against this word that hurts and diminishes us everyday."
On Monday July 9, NAACP delegates and supporters will march from COBO Hall to Hart Plaza where burial services for the N-word will take place.
"We need to transform the minds of our people," said rap pioneer and emcee Kurtis Blow. "By reforming our minds we will change society. By changing the way you think of yourself, you will change the way others think of you."
"This is not just about burying the N-word," said deejay Eric B., who along with rap partner Rakim generated a string of hits in the
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