Feb 18, 2022
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.
Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video.