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From what I was told this was a slur used by African Americans towards white men.It originated from the steriotype that white men all look like the little white sailor guy on the cracker jack box.therefore making us crackers
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Where did the name Gwen originate from?
It's of Celtic Origin meaning White.
What is called a cracker but isn't a cracker?
White people
How many pages does The Ways of White Folks have?
"The Ways of White Folks" by Langston Hughes has 291 pages.
When was The Ways of White Folks created?
The Ways of White Folks was created in 1934.
Where did the term cracker originate?
the slang ''cracker'' mean like white people you be talking about the other is white trash "Cracker" refers to the barrels that were filled with wheat or wheat crackers owned by most wealthy plantation owners in the south-eastern United States during the nineteenth century. Wheat was not in short supply and by grinding it down into flour, and then baked with salt to preserve the wheat, crackers were often in the barrels. Those who could afford such a luxury were labeled "crackers." Today the term has since evolved into a derogatory meaning white person.
What is a cracker vote?
In Florida, "cracker" refers to Floridians who were born and raised in the state, and whose families have lived there for several generations. Thus, "cracker vote" refers to support from such long-term Floridians. A 'cracker is also a derogatory term for a 'white person' so a cracker vote can also mean 'the white vote', or the 'white trash vote.'
Is rappers real?
white cracker
What country did the name Morgan originate?
The name comes from Wales, derived from the Welsh word 'Mor' meaning 'sea' and 'Can' meaning ' bright or white'
What race is cracker?
White skined people.
Where did penguins originate?
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, it PROBABLY comes from Welsh "pen gwyn," meaning "white head."
Where do white rhinos originate from?
they originate from african savannah
Why cant folks sleep on white sheets?
They can.
