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The “Ebonics” Controversy

You're Wrong About

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Misinformation and Opposition to the Ebonics Resolution

The chapter explores how influential African-American celebrities were misled by misinformation, leading to their opposition to the Ebonics resolution without understanding the context. It also delves into a significant event in 1997 where Congress addressed the use of Ebonics in education, highlighting misconceptions and racial biases faced by educators trying to implement this initiative.

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