Let’s be honest, raccoons are cute. But while their shenanigans can be hilarious, raccoons are quite dangerous. And shorten the name just a bit, and you’ve got yourself a problem. Indeed, while Black folks have transformed ‘coon’ to criticise those within the community who perform for the white gaze, how many of us actually know of its history? Let’s talk about it.
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