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Historian's Take
In each episode, our favorite historians and their friends give their take on a piece of pop culture to add context and perspective to our favorite media. We'll unpack an iconic moment or phenomenon in movies, music, television, and more, from show business's love of Blaccent to deep cuts from our favorite childhood cartoons.
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Episode 1
What Is Blaccent and Why Do People Keep Using It?
Mon, Apr 11, 20229 mins
There's a pattern of white and non-Black performers using "Black English" or "Blaccent" to gain notoriety. These performers are being called out (and canceled) for cultural appropriation, yet Blaccent is becoming more popular, with some people proclaiming Blaccent to be the modern internet-speak. What is the problem with using a Blaccent? And what does history tell us about it's origins?
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- 2023 - Image Award - Outstanding Short Form Series - Reality/Nonfiction - nominated
- 2023 - Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Educational and Informational Program - nominated
- 2023 - Vision Award - Digital Media - Short Form - winner
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