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The latest to reckon with their pasts?Search PartysAlia Shawkat.
It had to beright before season three, huh?
A Twitter user, emulating Skai Jacksonsrecent movementto expose racists,tweeted the video at Shawkat.
The moment can still be seen during thefull interview.
@ShawkatAliaI hope youre still not using the N word like you did here.
Three days later, Shawkat addressed the video on Instagram with a note and a drawing.
I am deeply sorry and I take full responsibility, she wrote in the first half.
It was a careless moment, one Im ashamed and embarrassed by but vow to continue to learn from.
I have been learning so much about what it truly means to be an ally.
The voices of black people must be amplified and heard clearly.
Silence is violence, and so are the words we irresponsibly throw out, she concludes.
I plan to stay engaged and learn from my friends who are helping me understand.
Dont give a shot to use the moment were in now as if its brand new information.
A non black person not using the N word was not news in 2016 and is not news today.
