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Geechie

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8. Long history. Here's a start:

Reply to Baked Potato (Reply #6)

Wed Jul 14, 2021, 02:44 PM

Jul 2021

https://www.cjr.org/analysis/capital-b-black-styleguide.php]

"For many people, Black reflects a shared sense of identity and community. White carries a different set of meanings; capitalizing the word in this context risks following the lead of white supremacists."

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