The origins of African Americans using the “N” word to refer to each other is because they wanted to take control of the word. They used it to empower themselves instead of repress. Just a thought, could the same be done with the confederate flag?
As a teen in the 90s the modeling trends never made sense till now. My eyes have been opened. The modeling agencies as cover for the victims. It makes so much sense now.
https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2019/may/23/heroin-chic-and-the-tangled-legacy-of-photographer-davide-sorrenti