Whether it’s an “Alright now, Brother,” “Stay up, my G,” or a simple yet loaded head nod, we’ve all taken note of the distinct way the Black men in our lives greet each other.
#BlackGirlMagic is the hashtag that bonds Black women together everywhere, but thanks to Howard University professor Dr. Greg Carr, Black men now have a hashtag of their own.
It all started Saturday with one tweet where @AfricanaCarr shares an all too familiar moment with a fellow Black man in the grocery store.
Passed a Black man in the grocery store this morning:
— Greg Carr (@AfricanaCarr) February 19, 2016
“What’s up, Bruh?”
“I’m here, baby.”
“No doubt.”
There it is. #BlackMenGreetingsAs simple as the moment was, it’s something that Black men can relate to and Black women have seen our fathers, uncles, brothers and others do. Much to our delight, men from all over chimed in on the greeting moments they’ve shared with each other. The collection of hilarious, spot-on #BlackMenGreetings made our weekend.
Me and the black janitor this AM:
— Donovan McDABB (@OnThat_BusFlow) February 19, 2016
“What’s happening big time?”
“I can’t call it man”
“I hear ya. Take it easy now”#BlackMenGreetings
Two black cousins at family reunion
— Eso (@coolurbanhippie) February 22, 2016
“Man whats good. Long time.”
“Man you got it!”
“tryna get like you”
“Nah thats you”#blackmengreetings
“What up, boss?”
— Madison Gray (@madisonjgray) February 22, 2016
“Just keepin’ it tight.”
“That’s what’s up, pham.”
“Aiiight now, stay up.”
“No doubt.” #BlackMenGreetings
*see each other from across room*
— ®G (@RGreen_94) February 22, 2016
1st guy: *points index fingers*
2nd guy: *points index fingers*#BlackMenGreetings pic.twitter.com/EAfS98HJWU
#BlackMenGreetings when y’all first meet pic.twitter.com/Ibxav6Mkx4
— younggifted&BLACK (@reallifedemo) February 20, 2016
Older #BlackMenGreetings (usually in reply):
— Greg Carr (@AfricanaCarr) February 20, 2016
“Hey now”
“Watch out now” (with a pointed finger)
Older Black man:”What’s good youngblood?”
— NephewDeGrasseTyson (@SpikeHobbsJr) February 19, 2016
Me:”How you doing, sir? I’m just tryna make it.”
Him:”I know that’s right.” #BlackMenGreetings
Two black men pass by one another on the street.
— X (@XLNB) February 19, 2016
*Black man head nod*
*Black man head nod*
Continue on in peace. #BlackMenGreetings
Two black cousins at family reunion
— Eso (@coolurbanhippie) February 22, 2016
“Man whats good. Long time.”
“Man you got it!”
“tryna get like you”
“Nah thats you”#blackmengreetings