Coon
One of the oldest and most offensive anti-Black slurs in the American lexicon. Originated in the 19th century from the raccoon, used in minstrel shows to caricature Black men as lazy and shiftless.
| Term | Origin | Targets |
|---|---|---|
| Coon | Blacks |
One of the oldest and most offensive anti-Black slurs in the American lexicon. Originated in the 19th century from the raccoon, used in minstrel shows to caricature Black men as lazy and shiftless.
| Term | Origin | Targets |
|---|---|---|
| Coon | Blacks |