{"product_id":"historically-black-phrases-from-i-aint-one-of-your-lil-friends-to-who-all-gon-be-there","title":"Historically Black Phrases: From I Ain't One of Your Lil' Friends to Who All Gon' Be There?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eWINNER OF THE NAACP IMAGE AWARD • A fun and thoughtful dictionary of Black language you didn’t know you needed,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eHistorically Black Phrases\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eis a love letter to the Black community and the ways it drives culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e“This perfect blend of explanation, definition and social commentary will have you laughing while learning.”—George M. Johnson,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eNew York Times\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ebestselling author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eAll Boys Aren't Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eWe Are Not Broken\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack vernacular doesn’t often get its due—despite its enormous influence on mainstream culture—but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eHistorically Black Phrases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is here to give Black language its flowers. A celebration of more than two hundred staples of Black conversation—from church sayings and units of measure to compliments and reprimands—this sharp and witty guide explores the unique importance of Black expression and communication. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eHistorically Black Phrases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers definitions and notable pop culture moments, as well as tips on pronunciation and usage of phrases like “feelin’ yourself,” “don’t get it twisted,” and “pop off.” In addition to the phrases, short essays offer insight on different facets of Black language from scholars, entertainers, and pop culture commentators (i.e., everybody and they mama). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthors, journalists, and hosts of the award-winning podcast \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eFANTI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson examine each phrase with humor and cultural precision, making \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eHistorically Black Phrases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a vital ode to how Black language influences the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jarrett hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45497534775472,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6821\/9056\/files\/81mWwZjSNXL._SL1500.jpg?v=1785648505","url":"https:\/\/www.umojabooks.com\/products\/historically-black-phrases-from-i-aint-one-of-your-lil-friends-to-who-all-gon-be-there","provider":"Umoja House ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}