Download or read book Why Do I Have To Be Your Nigger? written by Dee Brown and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2006-03-21 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dee Brown reintroduces the familiar yet compelling social issue with his sophomore effort. Why do I have to be your Nigger? “Theories In Niggativity”, questions diverse correlations between African-Americans and the word nigger. Dee explores cultures, gender gaps, racism, class-status, stereotypes, along with various philosophies in order to present understanding concerning his people’s overwhelming kinship with one word. Why do we love the word? Why do we hate the word? Dee Brown presents readers an introspective view of African-American pioneers whose legacy unfortunately failed to outlast one word. WHY?