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CC 2 Posted 21 years ago
Grammar
blacks vs. Blacks
When do I have to use "...blacks..." and when "...Blacks..." for example?
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Hi, 'Never' is one answer. The currently favoured expression is 'people of colour'. If you still want to say 'blacks', I wouldn't capitalize it.
- Hi, 'Never' is one answer.
- The currently favoured expression is 'people of colour'.
- If you still want to say 'blacks', I wouldn't capitalize it.
- Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,
'Never' is one answer. The currently favoured expression is 'people of colour'.
If you still want to say 'blacks', I wouldn't capitalize it.
Best wishes, Clive
'Never' is one answer. The currently favoured expression is 'people of colour'.
If you still want to say 'blacks', I wouldn't capitalize it.
Best wishes, Clive
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Hi CC2,
In certain countries, people wouldn't use the word 'black' as it might lead to discrimination issues. It is common in AmE that one would say <<African American>> instead of using the word 'black'.
In certain countries, people wouldn't use the word 'black' as it might lead to discrimination issues. It is common in AmE that one would say <<African American>> instead of using the word 'black'.
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"Black" seems to be the favoured term on the website of the Campaign for Racial Equality, a British government-sponsored organization.
In BrE, you would say "he is black" when you wanted an adjective; but "black people" when you wanted a noun.
"Blacks" would probably be considered offensive.
"Person(s) of colour" is sometimes used by black people in the UK; but it's the
In BrE, you would say "he is black" when you wanted an adjective; but "black people" when you wanted a noun.
"Blacks" would probably be considered offensive.
"Person(s) of colour" is sometimes used by black people in the UK; but it's the
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I hope I don't offend anyone, but
When white people get sick they turn green.
When white people have hepatitis they turn yellow.
When white people can't breathe they turn blue.
When white people are embarrased they turn red.
When white people get terrified they turn pale.
When white people sunbathe they turn brown.
So, who are the persons of colour?
When white people get sick they turn green.
When white people have hepatitis they turn yellow.
When white people can't breathe they turn blue.
When white people are embarrased they turn red.
When white people get terrified they turn pale.
When white people sunbathe they turn brown.
So, who are the persons of colour?
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