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Old 11-08-2007, 11:54 AM  
Sebastian Sands
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Originally Posted by Dugmor View Post
It comes from the Spanish for Black. ( negro )

The Spaniards called the dark natives Negros they saw when they where trading with Asia during the Slik Road or Silk Route. So it goes back 100's of years and is not considered racist at all.
You are correct Sir, actually sad that not many know the history behind it.
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