{"product_id":"historically-black-phrases-from-i-aint-one-of-your-lil-friends-to-who-all-gon-be-there-hardcover","title":"Historically Black Phrases: From I Ain't One of Your Lil' Friends to Who All Gon' Be There? - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJarrett Hill\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTre'vell Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fun and thoughtful dictionary of Black language you didn't know you needed, \u003ci\u003eHistorically Black Phrases \u003c\/i\u003eis a love letter to the Black community and the ways it drives culture.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This perfect blend of explanation, definition and social commentary will have you laughing while learning.\"--George M. Johnson, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAll Boys Aren't Blue\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWe Are Not Broken\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBlack vernacular doesn't often get its due--despite its enormous influence on mainstream culture--but \u003ci\u003eHistorically Black Phrases\u003c\/i\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. \u003ci\u003eHistorically Black Phrases\u003c\/i\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). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthors, journalists, and hosts of the award-winning podcast \u003ci\u003eFANTI\u003c\/i\u003e, jarrett hill and Tre'vell Anderson examine each phrase with humor and cultural precision, making \u003ci\u003eHistorically Black Phrases\u003c\/i\u003e a vital ode to how Black language influences the world.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ejarrett hill (he\/him)\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning journalist, sought-after host, moderator, and writer. He is president of the National Association of Black Journalists of Los Angeles and was named to the \u003ci\u003eEbony\u003c\/i\u003e Power 100 in 2016. He is most notably known for breaking the 2016 Melania Trump\/Michelle Obama RNC plagiarism story. He currently teaches at the University of Southern California and is a co-host of the widely popular podcast \u003ci\u003eFANTI\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTre'vell Anderson (they\/them) \u003c\/b\u003eis an award-winning journalist, social curator, and world changer. Named to \u003ci\u003eThe Root\u003c\/i\u003e's 2020 list of 100 most influential African Americans, they have dedicated their career to centering those in the margins, grey spaces, and at the intersections of life through a pop culture lens. Tre'vell is currently Editor-At-Large for Toronto's \u003ci\u003eXtra Magazine \u003c\/i\u003eand co-hosts two podcasts, Crooked Media's \u003ci\u003eWhat A Day\u003c\/i\u003e and Maximum Fun's \u003ci\u003eFANTI\u003c\/i\u003e.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.08 x 9.31 x 6.35 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 19, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53336815468909,"sku":"9781984861719","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/cd5ExVHsEj9781984861719.webp?v=1778918727","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/historically-black-phrases-from-i-aint-one-of-your-lil-friends-to-who-all-gon-be-there-hardcover","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}