Twisted Words. Ep. 8: Boy: The Word That Denied Black Manhood

Host Connie Morris explores how the single word "boy" was used historically to infantilize and demean Black men, reinforcing racial hierarchy during slavery, segregation, and beyond.

The episode examines the psychological, social, and cultural consequences of this language, contrasts neutral uses of "boy" with its oppressive uses, and calls for awareness of how words shape dignity and power.

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