Linguists have begun compiling the Oxford Dictionary of African American English. We speak with a linguist from Washington University in St. Louis about the effort, why it’s important, what makes Black English unique and inventive, and what misconceptions people might have about it.
Episode Credits
- Shereen Siewert Host
- Joe Tarr Producer
- Maria Lopez Technical Director
- John Baugh Guest
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