I happen to be part of that ‘older folks’ generation and I can not think of anyone save Walter Williams who consistently uses ‘Negro’.
Well, I do hear it a bit but tend to ignore it depending upon the age of the individual as you should when it means no dis-respect but reflects the times.
This is a problem with some in the liberal world. They try to pen negative thoughts on those that still use the language of the past. Seems that you also are trying to tie that to current day conversations.
Sorry to hear that if you don’t hear that it must be a problem with the rest of the world. That is what came across with your statement.