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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