Is Art Gallagher one of the confused people we should embrace?

"Nevertheless, here's what I'm clear on: Many people struggle to understand why some blacks still call each other the n-word when the word's history and inherent ugliness make it offensive. Those are confused people we should embrace..."

So starts the final paragraph of Derrick K. Baker's opinion piece "Those who use the n-word must be accountable, regardless of race" which was published in The Philadelphia Inquirer last week.

Mr. Baker explains very well how the use of the N word makes him feel and how he perceives those who use it, whether it is Jesse Jackson, some Rap artist, or just some  plain white folks that are confused.

Click on the headline to read Baker's opinion