• bitjunkie@lemmy.world
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    13 days ago

    It was originally black slang for socially conscious, but in more recent years was turned into a pejorative term by right-wing media and thus its consumers.

    • StarryPhoenix97@lemmy.world
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      13 days ago

      Im not being hyperbolic. I have ONLY heard it from the Right wing media machine. But I’m sure you’re right about its origin.