There’s a pattern of white and non-Black performers using ‘Black English’ or ‘Blaccent’ to gain notoriety. These performers are being called out (and cancelled) for cultural appropriation, yet Blaccent is becoming more popular, with some people proclaiming Blaccent to be the modern internet-speak. What is the problem with using a Blaccent? And what does history tell us about the origins and evolution of Blaccent? ‘Historians Take’ explores history through the lens of pop culture. In each episode, our favourite historians and their friends give their take on a piece of pop culture to add context and perspective to our favourite media. We’ll unpack an iconic moment or phenomenon in movies, music, television, and more, from show business’s love of Blaccent to deep cuts from our favourite childhood cartoons.