Big mama Quote by Jamilah Lemieux
![“I think that the language that we use is a ritual, that my [maternal] grandmother was called "Big Mama" is a ritual, that my daughter calls my father "Baba" and my mother "Mama" is a ritual. There are common African-American rituals that are a part of my experience. If I ever get married some day…” quote by Jamilah Lemieux](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b40/jamilah-lemieux-61755_big-mama_i-think-that-the-language-that-we-use-is_3108443.jpg)
“I think that the language that we use is a ritual, that my [maternal] grandmother was called "Big Mama" is a ritual, that my daughter calls my father "Baba" and my mother "Mama" is a ritual. There are common African-American rituals that are a part of my experience. If I ever get married some day I would like to jump the broom.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Personal Narrative on Language and Ritual (2023)
Language creates personal rituals that shape identity and cultural connection, highlighting familial and community bonds.
In simple terms: Words become rituals that link us to family and culture.
Key Takeaway
Honor and reflect on your linguistic rituals.
Themes
family
culture
language
rituals
identity
Mood
nostalgic
thoughtful
Type
cultural
reflective
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- community events
- intergenerational storytelling
Key Concepts
sociolinguistics
anthropology
heritage
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your language rituals affect your sense of belonging?
- What new rituals could you create?
A Different Perspective
May generalize rituals across cultures.
![“Identity is very personal...identity is political. My identity is what is and it is what it's gonna be. And I don't think that any information will change that profoundly...I [already] know that I am a Black woman, and a Black woman who has mixed some heritage, like most African Americans.” quote by Jamilah Lemieux](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/35b/jamilah-lemieux-61755_african-american_identity-is-very-personal-identity-is-po_967159.jpg)
