| > Why would anyone be offended by blacklist? Because of its etymology and history [1] for starters: n.
also black-list, black list, “list of persons who have incurred suspicion,” 1610s, from black (adj.), here indicative of disgrace, censure, punishment (attested from 1590s, in black book) + list (n.). Specifically of employers’ list of workers considered troublesome (usually for union activity) is from 1888. As a verb, from 1718. Related: Blacklisted; blacklisting. [32]
"It is notable that the first recorded use of the term occurs at the time of mass enslavement and forced deportation of Africans to work in European-held colonies in the Americas."> Or maybe dark mode Dark mode is not used in a negative way like "blacklist" or "blackballed". And it accurately describes exactly what happens. Unlike "blacklist" which is an inaccurate idiom that relies on "black" being used to mean "bad". So no, I doubt "dark mode" would offend anyone. > Why would anyone be offended You could start by learning about microagressions [2]. This one covers "blacklist" specifically. And was presented by a black man if that helps you with credibility. > This is getting ridiculous I agree that systemic racism has gone on for far too long. Even conservative four star US generals are starting to say we need big changes in society. > What is even more funny is the fact that those changes are proposed by white guys without any complains from the black folks. You are wrong. Just as one small counter-example the presentation I already cited that discusses "blacklist" was made by a black man. Anecdotal, but my black friends have sent me many resources recently about how to become a better anti-racist. Our diversity initiative at my current client is being lead by a black employee. This is coming from oppressed black people who have been very visibly protesting injustice for over two weeks now for the most recent injustice. And for decades actually for anyone who has been listening. [1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6148600/ [2] https://www.appic.org/Portals/0/2018%20Conference/APPIC%2020... |