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A Little Bit Quieter Than That

Male student: I think it was just like… quiet racism.
Exuberant black teacher, whispering: Nigga!

–ICE High School, 16th St & 1st Ave

Overheard by: Lady-Bastard

  • Posted on April 28, 2008
  • Black People, Boys, Default, Murray Hill and Gramercy, Race, School, Students, Teachers/Professors, Words
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