N!gg@$ and B!tche$

We had a discussion about the use of oppressive words in Akom's class. Are they words that aim to dehumanize others? or is their modern day use a resistant way to re-write the script that oppressors have used against us? I believe that language is power. When we use these terms to address people in our communities we are asserting individualistic power. Ade had a good example of a brotha saying "i'ma shoot you brotha." It doesn't assert power because he is trying to kill an equal. Or the classic, "I'm Rick James B****." Rick James is asserting his power over women. This power is individualistic. If we use the terms "King" and "Queen" we are using community uplifting words. We are saying that we love ourselves and we love our people. What are your thoughts?