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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 26 MIN

The "N" Word Debate: Let's Talk About It

from People Of Distinction · host Al Cole

What if the most controversial word in America doesn't need to disappear—it just needs to be understood? Percy A. Rushing and Aqueelah Ali join us to discuss their groundbreaking book "Why the N-Word Should Be Controlled: My View from Both Sides Being Black and White," challenging us to stop arguing and start listening. This isn't about cancel culture or easy answers—it's about the uncomfortable conversations that actually move us forward. Whether you're Black, white, or from any community, this discussion will make you rethink language, power, and healing.Get the book: Available now on Amazon and Barnes & NobleComing soon: "Two Worlds, One Mind" and "A Hundred Deep"

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