A first-of-its-kind dictionary is coming to the world that’s comprised of words created, defined, and used in the African-American lingo. Oxford University Press will issue the “Oxford Dictionary of ...
G20” has been announced as the 2025 South African Word of the Year, the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) said on ...
In the late 1930s, pioneering Black recording artist and performer Cab Calloway released the Hepster’s Dictionary, a pamphlet-sized collection of dozens of popular slang terms used in the Black music ...
Most great writers have a knack for bringing their characters to life. But only Ngugi wa Thiong’o could write a character so convincing he almost gets arrested. In 1986, while the author’s native ...
Every year, Saffas discuss politics, trends, slang and scandals. But in 2025, one word (er, acronym) was mentioned more than any ...
To compete in the Francophone World Scrabble Championship, 32-year-old Elisee Poka spent five days in a bus traversing Africa's potholed roads. His competitors from France arrived by plane. To prepare ...
Learn more about this vibrant end-of-year celebration—its history, significance, and how it should be enjoyed. Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration honoring African heritage and values with festive ...
DAKAR, Senegal — To compete in the Francophone World Scrabble Championship, 32-year-old Elisee Poka spent five days in a bus traversing Africa's potholed roads. His competitors from France arrived by ...
In a recent online presentation, editors and researchers working on a first-of-its-kind dictionary of African American English gave a status update on the project. As academics explained their various ...