What is Afro-philadelphian?
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A person of African ancestry or descent who resides, or has resided, for a length of time in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An implication of a hard life, or coming up in the struggle in one or both places is implied.
Term coined by Roots MC 'Black Thought' during a segment on 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon'.
"Things might be difficult, but I'm an
Afro-Philadelphian . I'll survive it."
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