Bibliograph

Historically Black phrases, from "I ain't one of your lil' friends" to "Who all gon' be there?", jarrett hill & Tre'vell Anderson

Type

Label

Historically Black phrases, from "I ain't one of your lil' friends" to "Who all gon' be there?", jarrett hill & Tre'vell Anderson

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Historically Black phrases

Oclc number

1373236406

Responsibility statement

jarrett hill & Tre'vell Anderson

Sub title

from "I ain't one of your lil' friends" to "Who all gon' be there?"

Summary

"In this vibrant guide to Black language, journalists jarrett hill and Tre'vell Anderson translate beloved colloquialisms distinct to the Black community, diving into what these phrases mean, how we use them, and why we can't live without them"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Gossip & storytelling -- Language lives in the body -- Cautions & warnings -- Consequences & repercussions -- Okay, shoes! -- Inspiring & affirming -- Let the church say "Amen" -- Church -- Code calibrating -- Units of measure -- A lifeblood in and of itself -- Queer & trans -- Language as resistance -- Love, sex & relations -- The kitchen sink

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