You are invited to explore this extremely informative and long over-due volume of work that serves as a precursor to its companion publication, "The Resonant Voice of the Muted Drum," which goes into extraordinary detail on Black life as it were in times past, when "slavery," "property" and "nigger" were primary identifiers of our ancestors whom were subjected to the overall Black experience. "The "n"Word Explained" exposes the origin, background and social implications of the continued usage of the so-called "n"Word in the lives of Black People living in America and other parts of the world. This unique body of work provides a patented introduction and detailed analysis into our gross misunderstanding and twisted interpretation into the origin, history and prolonged lifecycle of the outdated and much maligned word "nigger." "The "n"Word Explained" provides a candid and earnest insight into one of the greatest enigmas of our times, which characterizes Black People as "niggers," even by Black People themselves. The critical question is... Did "nigger," which represents "property" have its beginning as a "Generic Trade Label" or a "Racial Slur" You are invited to explore the historical evidence that validates the proof of origin, implementation and psychological effects of "nigger" upon an entire race and nation of people. "The "n"Word Explained" is the "unbridled voice of consciousness" that provides the clarity of thought that is needed to eradicate a social stigma that has far out-lived its historical application and social relevance in American society. Passionately penned for the socially progressive... Charles E. Dickerson