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Racial Slur

Chevy Chase speaks at the 'Community' Panel during Comic-Con 2011 on July 23, 2011 in San Diego, California. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images)

Chevy Chase allegedly uses n-word on set of 'Community'

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theGRIO REPORT - Chase reportedly did not direct the racial slur at any of his African-American cast-mates and was instead complaining that the show's writers had gone to far writing offensive lines for his character...
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Nicole Kidman attends the Nicole Kidman Gala Tribute during the 50th annual New York Film Festival at Lincoln Center on October 3, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

Nicole Kidman refused to use n-word in new Lee Daniels film

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Oscar winning actress Nicole Kidman was willing to take a lot of risks with her role in the new Lee Daniels film The Paperboy -- but she drew the line at using the n-word...
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LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Fans cheer during the Men's Basketball Game between the Argentina and the Lithuania on Day 2 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Basketball Arena on July 29, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Lithuania fan arrested for monkey chants at Nigeria's basketball team

Similoluwa Ojurongbe
theGRIO REPORT - Lithuanian fans are in trouble again. Undercover police were able to infiltrate a crowd claimed to be making monkey chants during the basketball game...
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Joseph Ross, Motel 6 guest

Man finds 'Hello Ni**er!' message on TV in Motel 6 room

Carrie Healey
theGRIO REPORT - Dayton native, Joseph Ross turned on his Motel 6 room's television only to see the words 'Hello Ni**er!' written on the screen.
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Carl Crawford #13

Mayor fires cop who slurred black Red Sox player

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LEOMINSTER, Mass. (AP) - A Massachusetts mayor has fired a police officer accused of directing a racial slur at Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford during a baseball game.
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Carl Crawford #13 scores a run in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park July 16, 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Officer punished for racial slur on Red Sox player

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LEOMINSTER, Mass. (AP) - A Massachusetts police officer was put on paid leave Wednesday after an internal investigation found that he directed a racial slur at Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford...
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Mass. officer focus of probe in Red Sox slur

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LEOMINSTER, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts police officer is under investigation after allegations that he directed a racial slur at Boston Red Sox outfielder Carl Crawford last week...
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TJ-Holmes

'Yes, I use the n-word'

T.J. Holmes
OPINION - I have no real logic behind using the word, but for whatever reason, I'm given somewhat of a pass by society because I'm black...
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Samuel L. Jackson and Chris Tucker in 'Jackie Brown'

'Jackie Brown' n-word battle revisited

Javier David
OPINION - The 1997 Pam Grier vehicle ignited a feud between Tarantino and Spike Lee, who sparred publicly about Tarantino’s promiscuous use of the dreaded 'n-word' in his movies...
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Store in Malawi with a disturbing name. (Photo by David Sylvester)

How did the n-word go international?

David Sylvester
Personal trainer and author David Sylvester's 2009 article about his encounter with the n-word during a bike trip across Africa captured so much attention, theGrio asked to reprise it for our series...
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