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Anderson, Edward
Although some educators have advocated eradication of Black American English and other non-standard American English dialects in formal school training, it is recognized that many dialects are effectively used to a great degree by many Americans. Black American English, like other dialects, is a legitimate linguistic system that has logic,…
Descriptors: Black Dialects, Black History, Community Colleges, English Education