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In the days before civil rights, any black man (or woman) who was a shining example of hard work and fortitude was applauded. Unfortunately, just as today, people sought to categorize others on the basis of race, creed, sex, or religion. So "distinguished Negro" was a phrase to "praise" an Afro American person for his/her very real accomplishments. In today's world of cuts and slams, it is the equivalent of perhaps.."pretty fly for a white guy" or "she cleans up real good for a white girl". While it was a compliment, it somehow denoted that even though the person had done amazing things, somehow in another race it would not have been extraordinary.
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What does Martin Luther King mean when he says The negro is an exile in his own land?
The negro as quiet as its kept is indeed aboriginal indigenous to what is called the america`s
What is a black man called?
African American, Negro, and never say the bad n word.
What does the new negro mean?
The "new Negro" was a concept of the second half of the 19th century, after the Civil War, when African-Americans were hoping to represent themselves in new, progressive ways, either in the halls of politics or in culture. There was a movement from the old Negro - that is, the plantation slave - to the new Negro, African-Americans who were considered more refined, educated, sophisticated, and involved in the political process.
What were the black African Americans called in the 1900s?
"Negro" or another form of the word which is known to be more insulting.
When was The New Negro created?
The New Negro was created in 1925.
What does the n word mean?
The N word is a form of the word Negro that is widely viewed as racist and offensive.
What does negroes mean?
By saying lynch they mean hang by the neck until dead.
What does Porque Negro mean in English?
it means why black person or the other n word
What does negro in spanish mean?
It means "black" (as in the color, not as in the derogatory term for African Americans).
What word is the feminine word for negro?
The feminine word for "negro" is "negra."
What part of speech is the word distinguished?
The word "distinguished" can be used as both an adjective and a verb. As an adjective, it is used to describe someone who is notable, respected, or esteemed. As a verb, it means to recognize or honor someone for their achievements or qualities.
What does the word mammal mean?
a mammal is warm blooded vertebrate animal. It is distinguished by the possession of hair or fur
What is the word in Spanish for black?
negro
A sentence for the word distinguished?
The distinguished professor was known for his groundbreaking research in the field of astrophysics.
What is masculine gender for negress?
The French négresse is the feminine.The word for a male is nègre (negro).
Where did the word negro come from?
If you're talking about the old word for black skinned people then 'negro' derived from Spanish meaning black. And if you just want the word. English - Spanish Black - Negro So it's Spanish Hope I helped :)
What does soy negro mean?
"Soy negro" is Spanish for "I am black."
