The Story of English episode 5 - Black on White - Part 1 / 7

Probes the roots of Black English, including the American slave trade, plantation life, the Creole influence, and Harlem's jive talk. Discusses influence of this variety of English on white American speech and literature, particularly that of the south. Mentions the use of different kinds of speech in different situations. Notables are: J.L. Dillard on plantation creole. Numerous speech samples of English-based pidgins and creoles in Africa. Ends with modern manifestations of African-American tradition of the man of words.

[@TimeLady8]

My father grew up on a barrier island in Charleston, SC and was delighted when this series talked about Gullah. He'd heard it as a boy and was always fascinated by its grammar and cadence.
Thank you so much for posting this series.

[@hermanzoon]

This is all being wiped off the face of the land. Instead of hearing and experiencing unique culture you can party with the wealthy who have built their resorts and golf courses.

[@1femaleguitar18]

they sound highly caribbean. being from the caribbean myself, i can say that hands down! awesome to hear.

[@pasak2054]

I love the theme music. WHO COMPOSED IT?

[@s25s2m9]

We still speak like dis yah.

[@johnk.lindgren5940]

Kiitos. Remarkable education documentary. World class.

[@mdotty42]

Does anyone know of any documentaries about the origins of the English Caribbean creoles?

[@khaartoumsings]

Extraordinary minute connections in this episode 5 on Black American English and its transmission to the world. Outstanding research. ; ) K

[@Sheee211]

Anyone know the name of the spiritual at the very beginning??

[@faceyfaceface]

@MurderingCow
Why are you bothered by words showing up on your screen?

[@rickystylez5848]

When I heard 'Kiawah Island' this was the only thought that crossed my head. Didn't realize it used to be like that. Definitely a shame.

[@MycologicalBlasphemy]

Hmmm...actually, Gullah is not the basis of Black English.

[@hurufindoarjawinesia9095]

GOOD LUCK. NANANG HARIADI OR GUS HAR LIVE TODAY

[@thundavolt]

@MurderingCow You are not the only person in the world. That's why.

[@dymaattitude]

they sound bahamian

[@JRFMJRFM2244]

Sounds like Haiti

[@22poopoo]

Actually I find some of our own English accents more intelligable. American accents seem normally less strong.

[@22poopoo]

It does sound caribbean to me too.