Racists have mangled the meaning of “woke.” But the authors of 'Historically Black Phrases' want to preserve the essence of African American language.
**Today’s episode discusses sensitive language, including the n-word, and may not be appropriate for all listeners.**
For decades, words and phrases that originate in Black homes, churches, and entertainment have been pulled into the national conversation…where their meanings are often changed or widely misunderstood. And social media has accelerated the process, taking Black vernacular from a group chat, to Twitter, to national headlines in record time.
They talk about what inspired their book, and how they hope the book can provide a snapshot of authentic Black language, and the spark to more honest conversations about race and identity.
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