The Racism of Honky Guilt
“Honky” derives from the Wolof word honque, or “pink man.” Wolof is the source of several common slang words in American English, such as “jive,” “dig,” and “hip.” They’re among the few things that the slaves brought with them. I don’t use the word as a means to co-opt black racism for my own personal… Read More The Racism of Honky Guilt