I have two answers:
If you're not Black (especially if you're White): No. Nope. Nah. Nada. Non. There's no and, ifs, ors, or buts about it. I don't want to hear your opinions on it. The answer is no.
If you're Black: It's clearly generally accepted by the Black community so yes; it isn't a taboo. Some Black people think other Black people shouldn't use the word though, and that's a discussion that Black people can have within the community. But going back to the above, if you're not Black, I don't care to hear your opinion on it!
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