[Nyela]

Originally Posted by BlackOpal63

Now I have done a search of this information. And I haven't found it. So my apologies if it has been passed on. But I tell you folks, this is such thought provoking and interesting information. A friend passed this onto me.

This information is in the African American Archives at the Smithsonian Institute.

Although not taught in American learning institutions and literature, it is in most Black history professional circles and literature that the origin of the term "picnic" derives from the acts of lynching African-Americans. The word "picnic" is rooted from the whole theme of "Pick A Ni**er". This is where individuals would "pic" a Black person to lynch and make this into a family gathering. There would be music and a "picnic". ("Nic" being the white acronym for "ni**er"). Scenes of this were in the movie "Rosewood". We should choose to use the word "barbecue" or "outing" instead of the word "picnic".

...Let us educate our people

I can't remember where or from whom, but I heard this some time ago. Thanks for the reminder though. We need to always be aware.