Negro (disambiguation) facts for kids

The word Negro is a historic term. It was once widely used to describe people of Black African ancestry or appearance. Over time, its use has changed. Today, it is generally considered outdated and sometimes offensive. However, the word "Negro" also appears in many other names and titles. These can be places, people's names, or even works of art. This article will help you understand the different ways this word has been used.

Places Named Negro

Many places around the world have the word "Negro" in their names. This often comes from the Spanish or Portuguese word for "black." This word was used to describe the color of rivers, mountains, or soil.

• Negro Butte, a hill in California, USA.
• Rio Negro (disambiguation), a name used for many rivers. These rivers are often called "Black River" in English.
• Negro Creek (disambiguation), a name for several small streams.
• Negro Hill, a place in Antarctica.
• Negro Lakes, a group of lakes in Wisconsin, USA.
• Negro Mountain, a mountain range in Pennsylvania and Maryland, United States.
• Negro Run (disambiguation), another name for small streams.
• Negro Wash, a stream in Arizona, USA.

People with "Negro" in Their Names

Sometimes, "Negro" is part of a person's surname or a nickname.

• Negro (surname) is a family name found in some parts of the world.

Stage Names and Nicknames

Many famous people, especially in entertainment or sports, have used "Negro" as part of their stage name or nickname. This often relates to their appearance or a character they play.

• A Negro, BA. was the pen name of Christian Cole (barrister) (1852–1885). He was an important barrister from Sierra Leone.
• Negro Piñera (born 1954) is the nickname of Miguel Piñera, a Chilean celebrity.
• J. Walter Negro (born 1956) is an artist and musician. He is also known as Ali.
• Negro Casas (born 1960) is a famous Mexican wrestler.
• Abismo Negro (1971–2009) was a Mexican wrestler. His name means Black abyss.
• Joey Negro (born 1964) is the stage name of Dave Lee, a British DJ and music producer.
• Sin Cara Negro (born 1977) is a wrestler. His name means Black Faceless.
• Mini Abismo Negro (born 1978) is another Mexican wrestler.

Arts and Entertainment

The word "Negro" has also been used in the titles of films and songs.

• The Negro (film) is a Canadian drama film from 2002. It was directed by Robert Morin.
• "Negro" is a song by the artist J Balvin. It was released in 2020 on his album Colores.

Books and Writings

Some important books in history have used "Negro" in their titles. These books often discuss the history or culture of Black people.

• The Negro is a history book from 1915. It was written by the famous scholar W. E. B. Du Bois.
• Negro Anthology is a collection of writings from 1934. It was put together by Nancy Cunard.

Other Uses of the Word

The word "Negro" also appears in other contexts, showing its diverse uses.

• HMS Negro refers to three different ships of the British Royal Navy.
• Negro (candy) is a type of candy from Hungary.
• Negro (lead pencil) is a special type of drawing pencil used by artists.
• Negro (typeface) is a design for letters and numbers, created by Lucian Bernhard.

See also

In Spanish: Negro para niños

• Del Negro, a surname
• El Negro (disambiguation), a nickname for several people
• Rio Negro (disambiguation)
• Negros (disambiguation)
• All pages with titles containing "Negro"
• All pages beginning with "Negro"
• Black (Negro in Spanish)