Dr. Dwayne
Self proclaimed tagline king.
‘Negro’ being derogatory in English depends on who you ask or speak to.
I don't disagree and would imagine the same criteria could be applied to the word black as it exists in the romantic languages and their sub-groups.
Just because some “esteemed” organisations use it doesn't mean its not by the way. Quite a few “esteemed” organisations still have racist roots, policies, and outcomes for their staff In the UK
Just pointing that out, not pointing figures or anything
For myself I was using esteemed non-ironically as the folks at the United Negro College Fund do some good work.