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When Slang Becomes a Slur

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Mr. Lakhaney

The linguist who testified against the Redskins in their trademark proceedings explains why the team’s name can’t be separated from historical hatreds.
http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2014/06/a-linguist-on-why-redskin-is-racist-patent-overturned/373198/

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