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Does "spade" in this context refer to the type of shovel, or the old derogatory term for a person of African heritage? 143.182.124.2 17:44, 15 June 2007 (UTC) [] The expression to call a spade a spade is thousands of years old and etymologically has nothing whatsoever to do with any racial sentiment.
Superspade is a term that has been used since the early 1900s to describe African Americans that were exceptionally gifted in different areas. The label was primarily given to athletes (e.g. Jesse Owens, Muhammad Ali) and entertainers (e.g. Jimi Hendrix, Sidney Poitier). The term was used to capture "the essence of what was expected of black folks.
"Call a spade a spade" is a figurative expression.It refers to calling something "as it is" [1] —that is, by its right or proper name, without "beating about the bush", but rather speaking truthfully, frankly, and directly about a topic, even to the point of bluntness or rudeness, and even if the subject is considered coarse, impolite, or unpleasant.
Latinos have grown up hearing someone be called "negrita" or "negrito," but the Spanish term, a diminutive of Black, stirs debate over whether it's a term of endearment or a legacy of a racist past.
The term Black Twitter comprises a large network of Black users on the platform and their loosely coordinated interactions, many of which accumulate into trending topics due to its size ...
The term “racial gatekeepers” describes public figures of ethnic minority backgrounds who support policies that disenfranchise marginalised groups, but manage to evade criticism for doing so ...
Spade is often used as a racially discriminative term, based on the colour, both of the card and the sandcastle making device. Also the picture on the project page appears to be a shovel. Just so you know. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 195.92.35.134 14:28, 8 December 2008 (UTC)
African American Language, or AAL, is another term that is broader and includes aspects of language that can't be interpreted, like facial expressions or other gestures common among Black people ...