 “It’s raining cats and dogs.” “She’s under the weather”. Many of us have either used or heard these, and other phrases. However, if we were asked where they came from, could we answer? Are we aware that some of the everyday colloquialisms that we utter have hidden racial backstories? In a two-part series, the podcast Code Switch delves into some American idioms to get the history behind the phrases we say.
https://www.npr.org/2018/07/25/632049531/word-watch-a-code-switch-game-show https://www.npr.org/2018/08/01/634373103/word-watch-the-sequel-2watch-2wordiest If podcasts aren't your thing, there's also an article from thesaurus.com on problematic words. Offensive Words And Phrases To Stop Using | Thesaurus.com
 The Cort Theatre has officially been renamed The James Earl Jones Theatre. The Cort has a special link to Mr. Jones, as he played his first role at the Cort Theatre in Sunrise at Campobello.
“The dedication of the James Earl Jones Theatre honors one of the most beloved Broadway and film actors of all time,” said Shubert Chairman and CEO Robert E. Wankel in a statement today. “It’s fitting that the renaming of this beautifully restored building also be a moment in which to recognize the tremendous contribution of BIPOC people to Broadway. Mr. Jones’s name quickly rose to the top of the Shubert Organization’s list due to his illustrious career performing in Shubert houses, his status in the Black community, and his worldwide reputation as one of the most celebrated performers to ever grace the Broadway stage.” |
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