Chris Cuomo 'Fredo' debate: Is the term considered an Italian slur?

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"As much as Italians have suffered and suffered greatly, African Americans and Jews have had to deal with things we have not had to deal with," Mr Tamburri said, citing the "tragedy of slavery" and "the tragedy of genocide".

"It doesn't in any shape or form condone the use," he continued, "but as Italian Americans we just need to know where we stand within the greater scheme of ethnic politics."

Here is where some stand:
https://ethnicgenome.wordpress.com/2009/03/02/sicilians-have-10-sub-saharan-african-dna/