AAVE has not only been stolen and absorbed into mainstream slang, but also used against the African American community in political rhetoric.
Drew Goretzka, Michigan State University
Although it’s often dismissed as unprofessional and inappropriate language, the fun and sometimes confusing lingo plays an important role in uniting — and dividing.
Although it’s often dismissed as unprofessional and inappropriate language, the fun and sometimes confusing lingo plays an important role in uniting — and dividing.
Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio
The increased presence of celebrities on social media sometimes makes people think they are closer to their favorites than they are. This can have serious consequences.
The increased presence of celebrities on social media sometimes makes people think they are closer to their favorites than they are. This can have serious consequences.
Imani Benberry, Columbia University
The use of African American Vernacular English has become increasingly popular on social media, but ultimately, it exploits Black expression.
The use of African American Vernacular English has become increasingly popular on social media, but ultimately, it exploits Black expression.
Understanding the cultural history of language is critical when deciding whether to bae or not to bae.
Understanding the cultural history of language is critical when deciding whether to bae or not to bae.