NASA to drop term ‘black hole’ after word condemned as derogatory towards Afro-American women

[Arheel's Uncle]

:rotfl: NASA to drop term ‘black hole’ after word condemned as derogatory towards Afro-American women

NASA has confirmed it will stop using the term “black hole” after a review board of the space research agency has deemed it derogatory towards Afro-American women.

June 21, 2021
The term black hole has since the 1960s been in use to define a region of spacetime where gravity is so strong that nothing—no particles or even electromagnetic radiation such as light—can escape from it.
Ebony Diamond, a Black Lives Matter spokeswoman, said that several civil rights organizations had been pressuring NASA to stop using the derogatory term for years until this week.

“A black hole is as offensive a term to describe the reproductive organs of Afro-American women than the use of the words blackberry cobbler, purple taco, or jigaboo canoe,” BLM spokeswoman, Ebony Diamond, said during a press conference.

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Ebony Diamond, a Black Lives Matter spokeswoman, said during a press conference that the use of the term “black hole” is a patriarchal term with a racist history, imposed on the Afro-American people.

“We are sorry for any harm or painful association the term ‘black hole’ may have caused to the Afro-American community and believe the term is now obsolete,” said NASA this week.

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Various names have been proposed to replace the former term although NASA has not settled on a specific one at the moment.
“The scientific community has agreed that it should honor the man who originally first coined the theory of black holes: Jonathan Spook,” one NASA official explained.
Experts agree that the most probable term to be chosen will be that of a “spook hole”, a clear reference to Oxford-based astrophysicist Jonathan Spook, the discoverer of black holes.

 

[Arheel's Uncle]

I really thought it was a joke.
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Aug 5, 2020

https://www.nasa.gov/feature/nasa-to-reexamine-nicknames-for-cosmic-objects

NASA to Reexamine Nicknames for Cosmic Objects

Distant cosmic objects such as planets, galaxies, and nebulae are sometimes referred to by the scientific community with unofficial nicknames. As the scientific community works to identify and address systemic discrimination and inequality in all aspects of the field, it has become clear that certain cosmic nicknames are not only insensitive, but can be actively harmful. NASA is examining its use of unofficial terminology for cosmic objects as part of its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As an initial step, NASA will no longer refer to planetary nebula NGC 2392, the glowing remains of a Sun-like star that is blowing off its outer layers at the end of its life, as the “Eskimo Nebula.” “Eskimo” is widely viewed as a colonial term with a racist history, imposed on the indigenous people of Arctic regions. Most official documents have moved away from its use. NASA will also no longer use the term “Siamese Twins Galaxy” to refer to NGC 4567 and NGC 4568, a pair of spiral galaxies found in the Virgo Galaxy Cluster. Moving forward, NASA will use only the official, International Astronomical Union designations in cases where nicknames are inappropriate.
“I support our ongoing reevaluation of the names by which we refer to astronomical objects,” said Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate. “Our goal is that all names are aligned with our values of diversity and inclusion, and we’ll proactively work with the scientific community to help ensure that. Science is for everyone, and every facet of our work needs to reflect that value.”
Nicknames are often more approachable and public-friendly than official names for cosmic objects, such as Barnard 33, whose nickname "the Horsehead Nebula" invokes its appearance. But often seemingly innocuous nicknames can be harmful and detract from the science.
The Agency will be working with diversity, inclusion, and equity experts in the astronomical and physical sciences to provide guidance and recommendations for other nicknames and terms for review.
"These nicknames and terms may have historical or culture connotations that are objectionable or unwelcoming, and NASA is strongly committed to addressing them," said Stephen Shih, associate administrator for Diversity and Equal Opportunity. "Science depends on diverse contributions, and benefits everyone, so this means we must make it inclusive.”
For more information, go to:
https://www.nasa.gov/offices/odeo/home

 

[Ensis]

The astronomers have gone woke, ever since they demoted Pluto from planethood in 2006; they found Eris, the tenth planet in 2003 and it's even bigger than Pluto.

Niggers are black holes--they suck up everything good and leave only destruction.

 

[Arheel's Uncle]

The astronomers have gone woke, ever since they demoted Pluto from planethood in 2006; they found Eris, the tenth planet in 2003 and it's even bigger than Pluto.

Niggers are black holes--they suck up everything good and leave only destruction.

I'm not aware of the Eris story, I'd like to know more though. USA's NASA has been in IsraHaHaLOL for the last few years designing & building underground bunkers for their "leaders" & military.


Agreed on the black holes