Reckoning Project
Racially Coded
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Fuzzy Wuzzy
Racially Coded
For episode six, Jewelz dives into the origins of the phrase “Fuzzy Wuzzy”. We discuss the children's nursery rhyme, African nomadic tribe, and comparisons to domestic violence. Material References
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Nitty Gritty
Racially Coded
For episode four, Jewelz looks into the origins of the phrase “Nitty Gritty”. We find ourselves learning about dance music travel, spend some time on The Passage, and make a quick stop in the bedroom. References
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Let's Cakewalk
Racially Coded
For episode three, Jewelz looks into the origins of the phrase “cakewalk”. We find ourselves learning about dance music and spend time with America’s favorite institution. References
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Master Bedroom
Racially Coded
For episode two, Jewelz dives into the origins of the phrase “Master Bedroom”. We find ourselves standing in front of the colosseum in Italy, on a plantation field, and shopping at Sears. References
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Peanut Gallery
Racially Coded
For episode one, Jewelz dives into the origins of the phrase “Peanut Gallery”. We go way way to the 1700’s, check out Vaudeville, of course hangout with George Washington Carver, and even check in with famous comic strip characters. Here are some resources if you’d like to dive into a bag of nuts:
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Racially Coded Podcast Trailer
Racially Coded
Welcome to Racially Coded, a bi-weekly podcast that explores how race and the English language intertwine. Jewelz delves into the origin stories behind phrases like yellow fever, spirit animal, and low hanging fruit to find out how these expressions came to be. Listen to Racially Coded on your favorite podcast platform. You can also get some visual vibes on YouTube. The show launches April 4th.
info_outlineFor episode two, Jewelz dives into the origins of the phrase “Master Bedroom”. We find ourselves standing in front of the colosseum in Italy, on a plantation field, and shopping at Sears.
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