Coloured vs Black

Refering to a black person as coloured is deemed racist these days.

Personnally I cannot understand why. When i think of coloured I think of something vibrant and exotic whereas black is more dark and sinister.

When have you ever heard someone use coloured as a racial slur?

"You coloured bastard."

I've never heard it and bet you never have either so for those of the darker persuasion instead of reclaiming the 'nigga' word why dont you get the beautiful coloured adjective back.

In the words of Lou Reed, "And all the coloured girls say...Do Da Do Da Do Do Da Do Doooo"

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