euphemism

Stop Calling Black People 'Urban'

Hamilton Nolan · 03/21/12 01:32PM

Here is what the word "urban" means: "of, pertaining to, or designating a city or town; living in a city; characteristic of or accustomed to cities; citified." Here is what the word "urban" does not, in fact, mean: "black person." Let's all do our part to keep this straight.