This is a word, a podcast from sleep. I'm your host, Jason Johnson. From bling to woe,

to trade, black language has been lovingly lifted or outright stolen by the wider,

white share American culture for decades. And often the meetings get so mangled that

the people who originated the language don't even recognize it. But now a new book aims

to write the record. And have some fun. Being able to have anybody be able to write

and post on social media has changed the way that we consume language. Historically,

black phrases coming up on a word with me, Jason Johnson. Stay with us.

Welcome to a word, a podcast about race and politics and everything else. I'm your host,

Jason Johnson. Black language is American language and pop culture, especially the words

and phrases from our homes, our churches, and our entertainers 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 your group chat

to Twitter to national headlines and record time. Now there's a new book covering the

universe of contemporary black slang titled, historically black phrases from I Wanted

A Little Friends to Who All Going To Be There. The book discusses a whole range of language.

A lot of it is playful and some of it, including the N word, might offend you. So be prepared.

The writers are Trevelle Anderson and acclaimed journalist and podcaster. Their previous book

is We See Each Other, a black trans journey through TV and film. And Jared Hill, an award-winning

reporter who teaches at the University of Southern California School of Journalism.

They both co-host the podcast fan tie and they join us now. Trevelle Anderson and Jared

Hill, welcome to a word. Thanks for having us. Thanks Jason. I'm excited to finally

be here. Trevelle, in one interview, you said it was important to be clear who this

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