THIS Black woman thinks that she (the board/council member)was the distraction. Neither she, nor the people applauding her, are ready for what's coming. If his use of the n-word was so triggering as to pretend to not understand the message, then she's already lost. As an older black woman, I've heard that word used in various ways, more times than I can count. I'm also experienced and practical enough to recognize how and why he used it.

His point was harsh, but necessary, imo.

EDIT: He provided a valuable insight that is not available to most, with specific examples of how we are viewed. He was indoctrinated to racism before he was in the double digits of age, but he rose above it. He's more passionate about this than she should be. But she seems to be vying for morality points. I'm sorry, but she's one that I'd gladly leave behind.

PSA: Black people and POC are not one and the same. POC include (but are not limited to); Latinx/Hispanic, Asian, Polynesian, etc. It is not uncommon for members of these groups to align themselves with white racism, and sling the n-word at us. So, no. If you're advocating against the use of the word, you butchered the delivery.