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What Had Happened Was

“What had happened was” is a phrase commonly used to start a story or provide context for a situation.

“What had happened was” is a phrase commonly used in Black American Vernacular English (BAVE) to start a story or provide context for a situation that has already occurred. It is often used to provide a humorous or lighthearted tone to a story. While the phrase itself may seem trivial, it has a deeper cultural significance within the Black community.Read More »What Had Happened Was

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