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From: "karlton douglas" <>
Subject: Re: [Melungeon] Term for African
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 22:27:23 -0500
References: <018b01c08a2d$189ede00$d8e90740@bsbates>


I think there must have been a misunderstanding somewhere, in all the
responses I have seen no one has said they approve or encourage such a
saying, since we are researching a past that involved racism we must
sometimes explore these areas, my original post is below, and labeled as a
slang term that I don't approve of, but is the term that got me researching
my ancestry, what is that verse, "what was meant for evil was turned to my
good." So I think people have acted very responsibly, and
respectfully--without racism in all the responses I have personally seen
offlist and on.
It was a legitimate question and responses have been so as well. Just a
misunderstanding somewhere along the line I guess.
Sincerely, Karlton
I am interested to know if anyone has heard the following slang term used to
describe a southern family that has colored blood, I have heard it said in
East TN. that they, "Have a "N" in the woodpile."
I don't like that term, but ask because I am curious if this is a local
saying, or more widespread?
Karlton
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sue & Bobby Bates" <>
To: <>
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2001 2:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Melungeon] Term for African


> > List Moderator,
> > The Sue and Bobby that sent this RACIST Remark in the email to
> the list Should be taken from this List, If they are not I WILL
> Unsubscribe from this List<
>
> White Eagle,
> I'm truly sorry that you feel that way. It was not my intent to
> offend; I was merely responding to the question of how widespread the
> use of that phrase was. It is not a phrase that I, myself, use, have
> used or would recommend the use of.
> My sincere apologies to all who may have misunderstood or been
> offended by the post.
> Best,
> SueB
>
> ______________________________

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