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1. boingboing.net › 2020/10/22 › the-racist-history-ofThe racist history of the word "spook." - Boing Boing

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   Oct 22, 2020 · The black Army pilots who trained at the Tuskegee Institute were referred to as the "Spookwaffe" — waffe being the German word for weapon, or gun. (Luftwaffe was the name of the German air force)....

2. english.stackexchange.com › questions › 610650Why was "Spook" a slur used to refer to African Americans?

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   Jul 29, 2023 · Why was "Spook" a slur used to refer to African Americans? Ask Question. Asked 10 months ago. Modified 8 months ago. Viewed 14k times. 4. I understand that the word spook is a racial slur that rose in usage during WWII; I also know Germans called black gunners Spookwaffe. What I don't understand is why. Spook seems to also mean 'ghost' in German.

3. www.pushblack.us › news › how-spook-became-racistHow “Spook” Became A Racist Slur Against Black People

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   Oct 12, 2022 · Waffe is German for weapon or gun – “spook” and “waffe” together roughly translates to “terrifying weapon.” After WWII, “spook” was used throughout America as a slur – and still holds underlying, deadly racist connotations. White supremacy, especially police, still sees us as weapons instead of human beings.

4. www.oklahoman.com › story › lifestyleIs 'spooky' a slur? What to know about its racist origins ...

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   Oct 6, 2023 · The Black Army pilots who trained at the Tuskegee Institute were referred to as the "Spookwaffe" — a play on the German air force's Luftwaffe. Once the word "spook" was linked to race, it wasn't long before it became a recognizable slur.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › spookSPOOK Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a ghost or a person suggestive of this. a spy. slang. any pale or colourless alcoholic spirit. spook and diesel. verb. to frighten. to spook a person. to spook horses. (of a ghost) to haunt. Discover More. Sensitive Note. When referring to a black person, the term spook dates back to the 1940s.

6. www.npr.org › sections › codeswitchThis Halloween: What Does It Mean To Call Something 'Spooky'?

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   Oct 24, 2017 · Code Switch. On Halloween, Insensitivity Goes Beyond Kimonos And Black Face. So here's the deal: Spook comes from the Dutch word for apparition, or specter. The noun was first used in English...

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   Why is Spook a slur?

   • Historically, the Dutch word “spook” meant “apparition” or “specter.” Over time it was used to refer to ghosts, spies, or as a verb “to spook” — to surprise or terrify. But during World War II “spook” became a slur against Black people! The Germans referred to Tuskegee’s Black army pilots as “Spookwaffe.”

   How “Spook” Became A Racist Slur Against Black People

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   What did the Black Army slur 'spookwaffe' mean?

   • The Black Army pilots who trained at the Tuskegee Institute were referred to as the "Spookwaffe" — a play on the German air force's Luftwaffe. Once the word "spook" was linked to race, it wasn't long before it became a recognizable slur.

   Is 'spooky' a slur? What to know about its racist origins, etiquette

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   Why is the Tuskegee Institute called a spook slur?

   • The black Army pilots who trained at the Tuskegee Institute were referred to as the "Spookwaffe" — waffe being the German word for weapon, or gun. (Luftwaffe was the name of the German air force). Once the word "spook" was linked to blackness, it wasn't long before it became a recognizable — if second-tier — slur.

   The racist history of the word "spook." - Boing Boing

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   What does Spooky mean?

   • According to Merriam-Webster, the word "spooky" is defined as, "relating to, resembling or suggesting spooks." A further break-down of "spook" gives way to the meaning, "ghost, specter" or "an undercover agent: spy."

   Why was "Spook" a slur used to refer to African Americans?

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8. www.newsweek.com › before-you-use-word-spooky-youBefore You Use the Word 'Spooky' You Should Know Its Racist ...

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   Oct 22, 2020 · According to Merriam-Webster, the word "spooky" is defined as, "relating to, resembling or suggesting spooks." A further break-down of "spook" gives way to the meaning, "ghost, specter" or "an...