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New Oxford Dictionary Will Document African American English Lexicon
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. will serve as editor-in-chief of the new Oxford Dictionary of African American English, which is slated to be published in spring 2025.
12 Black Inventors and Their Innovations That Shaped the World
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When asked to name a Black American inventor, many people might think of George Washington Carver and peanut butter. But this is actually a myth. There are hundreds of other unsung Black inventors who have shaped the world with their innovations.
Can You Pass This Millennial Slang Test?
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Every generation comes up with its own slang to stick it to those who came before! Do you know what's "on fleek" or if anyone even says that anymore? Put your Millennial slang knowledge to the test with this quiz!
How the Harlem Renaissance Sparked a New African American Identity
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The historic period of the Harlem Renaissance hit its height a century ago, but its influence has impacted American culture through the decades.
How Code Switching Works
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Code switching involves moving back and forth between two languages while in a conversation. Learn why code switching happens at HowStuffWorks.
The Texas Slang Quiz
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If you talk to any true Texan, they will tell you that Texas is its own country. And any country will have its own language, and that is definitely true for Texas. So why don't you take this quiz right quick and see how much Texan slang you know?
The Soul Food Identification Quiz
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Soul food embodies both history and culture in a uniquely African American cuisine. If your heart and taste buds belong to soul food, do you think you can identify each of the dishes in this quiz from just one image? Dig in and see!
Can You Match the Famous Piece of Literature to Its Author?
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As Ernest Hemingway says, "There is no friend as loyal as a book." Sure, your human friends are all right, but have they ever transported you through space and time to a faraway land? I think not. So, let's see how much you truly know about your loyal book friends with the following quiz!
When Irish Immigrants Weren't Considered 'White'
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How were early Irish immigrants treated in the United States of the mid-19th century? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
How an Attorney General Works
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An attorney general has a lot of responsibilities. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about the role of an attorney general.