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The “Ebonics” Controversy

You're Wrong About

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Debating the Recognition of African-American English as a Language

The chapter delves into the debate over the recognition of African-American English as a language by the Oakland California School Board, critiquing media portrayal and sharing various responses including an ad in The New York Times and linguist John Rickford's insights.

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