Black Sayings

The phrases we grew up hearing — "shut the door and stop letting all the air outside," "you gon' stop going in and out of this house." Submit yours; we'll pair it with art that captures the nostalgia.

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“Trust the process.”

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“Don't let anybody tell you you can't.”

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“Bless your heart.”

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“That's water under the bridge.”

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“You can do bad all by yourself.”

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“Real recognizes real.”

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“A hit dog will holler.”

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“Don't put your business in the street.”

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“Speak life over yourself.”

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“That ain't gonna fly.”

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“You done lost your everlovin' mind.”

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“Cut your eyes at me one more time.”

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“Don't bring me no half-stepping.”

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“Better to be silent and thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.”

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“Watch the company you keep.”

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“Two heads is better than one.”

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“Don't show your hand.”

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“Hard times don't last; hard people do.”

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“Stay in your lane.”

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“What's mine ain't yours.”

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“Don't burn your bridges.”

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“Be careful what you ask for.”

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“You can't pour from an empty cup.”

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“A closed mouth is a wise mouth.”

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