"Look at your neighbor and say, ‘NEIGHBOR!’"

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In the aesthetic of call and response often invoked in the Black Church this phrase is used to invite the congregation into the sermon. The phrase is used for proclamation and affirmation. I.E. “Turn to your neighbor, and say neighbor, I got the victory!” African American Proverb: Black Church Edition (via blackproverbs)

I died laughing!! This is so accurate.

"He may not come when you want Him, but He is surely right on time."

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A phrase encouraging a person to stay patient for God does things in His time. African American Proverb: Black Church Edition (via blackproverbs)

This has kept me going through some rough times.

"Where they do that at?"

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African American response to something unfamiliar (via blackproverbs)

-That’s all I want to know.

Such a bad b#*$%!!  Every time I see her play I cry from happiness.

blackmanonthemoon:

bebe

Fly as Fuck!!

To a Dark Girl

Gwendolyn Bennett