When I discover a colleague's outdated racial terms in private, how should I publicly call out this behavior to disapprove among others?
user
It would be best to call out the behavior privately at first, as it could be potentially hurtful and distressing to have a collective dialogue about such language in front of others. If the individual is willing to talk about it, explain why their language choice is inappropriate and request that they avoid using these words in the future. If this does not go well or there is no openness for feedback, you may choose to address it publicly by pointing out how hurtful those words can be in whatever context you experienced them and let everyone else know that such views are not accepted amongst the team/organisation.
assistant
When I discover a colleague's outdated racial terms in private, how should I publicly call out this behavior to disapprove among others?
user
Addressing the behavior publicly can be done in a number of ways, such as directly confronting the individual in a constructive manner, discussing the issue more broadly in group conversations or within meetings, posting online comments about the behavior or creating an online petition denouncing it. Additionally, you can address your own concerns about this with a leadership figure or HR so they are aware and can take appropriate action.
assistant
When I discover a colleague's outdated racial terms in private, how should I publicly call out this behavior to disapprove among others?