The chapter explores the challenges faced by biracial and black communities in adapting their speech to different social contexts. It delves into the historical context of American slavery, the impact of segregation on language evolution, and the appropriation of African American English in social media, particularly through 'Black Twitter'. The conversation also discusses the evolving meanings of slang terms, the challenges of staying current with language trends, and the importance of linguistic tolerance and equitable education.

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