Black Talk: Words and Phrases from the Hood to the Amen Corner – An Entertaining Dictionary of African American Linguistic Culture
Geneva Smitherman’s Black Talk is an entertaining reference to words and phrases from the hood to the amen corner. Focused on African American linguistic culture, it offers readers an accessible way to explore vocabulary, expressions, and the cultural language that connects diverse forms of communication.
About This Book
Black Talk is a dictionary of words and phrases associated with African American linguistic culture.
Its coverage spans expressions identified with the hood and the amen corner, reflecting a broad range of cultural language.
Written by Geneva Smitherman, the book presents its subject in an entertaining and accessible reference format.
It is suited to readers interested in language, vocabulary, and African American cultural expression.
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