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17 Most Racist Moments of 2013

Rush Limbaugh Decides That He Can Now Say, ‘N*gga’

Rush Limbaugh Decides That He Can Now Say, ‘N*gga’ 

When Rachel Jeantel, friend of slain teen Trayvon Martin, explained the difference between “nigga” and “nigger” on CNN’s Piers Morgan show back in July. Rush Limbaugh decided that it’s OK to use the word.

“So, ‘nigga’ with an ‘aon the end,” Limbaugh said, “I think can [say it] now, isn’t that the point? Because it’s not racist!” I could be talking about a male.”

 
Italy’s First Black Minister Attacked

Racist People Throw Bananas at Italy’s First Black Minister
Cécile Kyenge, Italy’s first Black minister, was compared to an orangutan by a former government minister. Bananas were also thrown at her while she stood at a podium during a speech she made in July 27.
“I have never said Italy is racist, every country needs to start building awareness of immigration and Italy has simply arrived very late,” she said in response to the racist acts.
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