30 years ago, my grandfather used the "n" word exclusively when talking about a black man. He didn't seem to use it as derogatory label, it is just what he called them. I can remember as the years passed, my grandmother would start correcting him by saying "negro" or colored's. Last time I heard him, he used the word "blacks". Is "afro-american" now the only PC correct way to refer to someone who is black? Are the words: negro, black or colored acceptable anymore in many parts of the country or is afro american the only correct way nowadays?
My grandpa grew up in the midwest and I respect him more than anyone else I know when it comes to morality, so please don't make any assumptions that he was a hood wearing KKK member. He doesn't have a mean bone in his body.
I just got to wondering what the concensous was on acceptable terminology around the country.