Nigger: The Strange Career of a Troublesome Word

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by Randall Kennedy · 2002

A 2002 book examining the history, social meaning, and changing uses of the racial slur “nigger” in the United States. Randall Kennedy explores its role in American law, culture, race relations, and debates over language and identity.

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1 episode featuring Nigger: The Strange Career of a Troublesome Word

Louder with Crowder
Crowder and Kennedy clash over Harvard’s ideological power
Their debate tests whether universities can protect academic freedom while receiving public support and enforcing policies on race, speech, and inclusion.
Sep 29, 2026 · 2h 46m

1 episode featuring Nigger: The Strange Career of a Troublesome Word

Crowder and Kennedy clash over Harvard’s ideological power