I do not use the word in private or in public.

They relied on The Green Book, a guide to the few safe establishments for African-Americans at the time.

Word of the incident broke out on social media through attendees present at the panel.

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Others toldVarietythe moment shifted the energy of what was a meaningful conversation and was more uncomfortable than confrontational.

It is a beautiful, profound movie story that I am very proud to be a part of.