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Podcast: Black History Year
Episode: Decoding Black Digital Language with Andre Brock Jr.
Description: Today's History Story: Ring ShoutBlack communities have long leveraged language as a tool of resistance and connection. And often, our survival hinged on mastering a secret language—a coded communication hidden in plain sight. Today, in a time where digital platforms have emerged as vital arenas for Black expression, where a hilarious meme can start a revolution or a TikTok dance can unify generations, understanding the legacy of and possibilities within Black communication is more crucial than ever.Andre Brock, Jr., a leading scholar and author of “Distributed Blackness: African American Cybe...