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Why is Huckleberry Finn banned in schools in the US? (gearsrealm.com)
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“Huckleberry Finn,” a book written by Mark Twain, is a famous American story. But, some schools in the U.S. don’t let students read it. Even though it is an important book, some people don’t like how it talks about race and uses bad language. It has now a censored version, too.

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[–] TrismegistusMx@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

Because it's an honest portrayal of America at that time. It makes racists look bad and it shows that the N-word itself isn't the source of the pain, it's how the label is used.