Comment Comment by janlin1999 > In addition, I object to the 'black market' terminology. [...] black is an actual term related to a race that's misappropriated with a derogatory connotation.It doesn't appear that "black" in "black market" refers to race:"The term “black market” first appeared in print in The Economist magazine in 1931 in reference to an unofficial, or “black,” market in sterling exchange." -- https://www.encyclopedia.com/social-sciences-and-law/law/cri...Likewise, https://www.reddit.com/r/etymology/comments/3wfpdo/comment/c... parent janlin1999 3 years ago
It doesn't appear that "black" in "black market" refers to race:
"The term “black market” first appeared in print in The Economist magazine in 1931 in reference to an unofficial, or “black,” market in sterling exchange." -- https://www.encyclopedia.com/social-sciences-and-law/law/cri...
Likewise, https://www.reddit.com/r/etymology/comments/3wfpdo/comment/c...