Growing up, there was one specific word that just stuck with me until now. I honestly use this word very frequently, which later on as I explain the meaning behind this word isn’t such a good thing. The word I am speaking about is “hueva”, what might his word mean? Give it some thought. Sure, it may sound like the Spanish word “huevo” which stands for eggs in English, I can assure you it isn’t that., if you look up the word on google, you’ll see it stands for “roe”. In my community we use this word whenever someone is feeling lethargic.

 

Remembering the time, I first encountered this word was actually very hilarious, it was a very dull day perfect for what I had been doing. I remember sitting watching playing my PlayStation 3, not a care in the world. All of a sudden, I hear my name cry out loud, “BRIANNN” I pay no mind focused on my own little world. My mom ended up coming into my room upset at the fact that I ignored her the first few times. She had asked me to do chores, I of course was too lazy to do anything and just wanted to be cooped up in my bed and ended up doing chores which only lead to more. For some reason after completing my chores I was energetic and motivated, I remember telling my mom how we still needed to go to the supermarket to go buy for tonight’s dinner. To my surprise she had forgotten about it and replied with the words, “ay tengo hueva”. I was dumbfounded by the words my mother muttered, not knowing what she said exactly. 

 

I find it funny how in many communities this is common, taking a word and changing its meaning. I am part of many communities; it was honestly difficult picking a specific word to write about. I was sitting in my chair and muttered the words, “agh tengo mucha hueva” (I am feeling lazy). I realized what I had said and said, “that’s the word”, and that’s how I ended choosing my word:).  

Regarding what HANIF WILLIS-ABDURRAQIB wrote, I enjoyed what he wrote and what “alright” meant to him and his community. It’s sad how there will always be hate in this world but by coming together and uniting with one another we can disregard the hate and overcome it