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The Quad: Refusing to legitimize Black English invalidates Black experiences

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One way the pervasiveness of racial bias towards Black Americans can be seen is in the ongoing battle for language legitimacy; members of the Black community are calling for the recognition of Black English as an official language variety.

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The Quad: Refusing to legitimize Black English invalidates Black experiences

By Danielle Pigeon

Oct. 10, 2020 6:02 p.m.