Arizona Republican refers to Black Americans as 'colored people' in House floor debate
nbcnews.com
Rep. Eli Crane used the derogatory phrase in describing his proposed amendment to a military bill. Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty asked that his words be stricken from the record.
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Non native speaker here. I assume colored people was a term for slaves then?
It was the “correct” term for POC towards the end of slavery and through the Jim Crowe era. Bathrooms, Pool, Water Fountains, etc. were often labeled “Whites” and “Coloreds”. Segregation is a major part of history most of this country tries to forget, and absolutely doesn’t broadcast.
Thanks!