Ep217 - John McWhorter | Talking Back, Talking Black
February 18, 2022
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Episode 217 · February 18, 2022
Ep217 - John McWhorter | Talking Back, Talking Black
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Ep217 - John McWhorter | Talking Back, Talking Black
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<p><span> Linguists have been studying Black English as a speech variety for years, arguing to the public that it is different from Standard English, not a degradation of it. Yet false assumptions and controversies still swirl around what it means to speak and sound "black." In his first book devoted solely to the form, structure, and development of Black English, linguist John McWhorter clearly explains its fundamentals and rich history while carefully examining the cultural, educational, and political issues that have undermined recognition of this transformative, empowering dialect.<br /> <br /></span></p> <p dir="ltr">Visit <a href="https://youtu.be/eoWGx060lyA">YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle</a> to watch the video.</p> <p> </p>
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