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“White people made up the n-word, they knew about racial jokes before anybody, and in their old movies and old cartoons they made fun of everybody, especially black folks. Racial jokes were not new to them.”

Quote by Paul Mooney

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Paul Mooney is an American comedian known for his unique humor style and satirical commentary. Born on August 4, 1941, he began his career in the 1960s and has been a writer and performer on various television shows and comedy nights. more

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