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The Emancipator celebrates Juneteenth with Historically Black Phrases Live!, a Black culture game show hosted by jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson, featuring several notable Bostonians
Special guests include Harvard Gullah professor Sunn m’Cheaux, Boston Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola and Nail the Cocktail’s Claudiane Philippe
Boston, MA – June 3, 2024 —In celebration of Juneteenth, The Emancipator is presenting the Boston stop of Historically Black Phrases Live!, a national touring game show experience based on the NAACP Image Award-winning book, “Historically Black Phrases: From ‘I Ain’t One of Your Lil’ Friends’ to ‘Who All Gon’ Be There?’” Following sold-out shows in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., the live game show will be hosted by the book’s authors jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson, two award-winning journalists who also co-hosted the hit podcast “FANTI.” The event takes place on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at WBUR CitySpace (890 Commonwealth Ave. in Boston).
The show will feature three notable Bostonians — Sunn m’Cheaux, Porsha Olayiwola and Claudiane Philippe — to compete in various rounds of gameplay about Black culture. m’Cheaux teaches Gullah in the African Language program at Harvard University and is an artist, advocate and social media sensation. Olayiwola is Boston’s poet laureate, an Individual World Slam Poetry champion and the founder of the Roxbury Poetry Festival. Philippe is a product designer, fashion model and one of Boston’s top beauty and lifestyle influencers, whose social media platform Nail the Cocktail has taken the internet by storm.
During the game show, the highest-scoring contestant will advance to a final round in which they’re tested on all things historically Black phrases. Audience members will also get a chance to play for prizes. Copies of “Historically Black Phrases” and other books from hill and Anderson will be available for purchase, and the authors will sign books after the show. Guests will enjoy a complimentary post-show reception. Tickets range from $10-$50, and can be purchased here.
Show Time and Date
Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Book bundle: $50.00 (includes admission and one copy of “Historically Black Phrases”)
General: $25.00
Student: $10.00 (must present a valid student ID upon arrival)
Event Location
WBUR CitySpace
890 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA 02215
About The Emancipator
The Emancipator is an award-winning digital magazine that reimagines the nation’s first abolitionist newspapers for a new day. Our mission, like those who came before us, is to turn public opinion against racist policies and ideas. Through multimedia content, commentary and events nationwide, we explain and explore solutions to racial inequality in all aspects of life. Our stories expose the history, harms and pervasiveness of racism in America and explore solutions for its abolition. From health disparities and the wealth gap to climate inequality and police violence, we are unpacking and confronting the biggest racial justice issues of our time. The Emancipator is a digital magazine housed within Boston University’s Center for Antiracist Research.
About “Historically Black Phrases”
Black vernacular doesn’t often get its due — despite its enormous influence on mainstream culture — but “Historically Black Phrases” is here to give Black language its flowers. A celebration of more than 200 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. “Historically Black Phrases” offers definitions, notable pop culture moments, and 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).
Authors, journalists and hosts of the award-winning podcast “Fanti,” jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson examine each phrase with humor and cultural precision, making “Historically Black Phrases” a vital ode to how Black language influences the world.
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