African Americans and "English Only".

Smitherman, Geneva

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ERIC Number: EJ453018

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Publication Date: 1992

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African Americans and "English Only".

Smitherman, Geneva

Language Problems and Language Planning, v16 n3 p235-48 Fall 1992

The historical struggle of African Americans, and around Black English Vernacular in particular, suggests that African Americans can be a significant force in the struggle for minority language rights. The African-American perspective on "English Only" is explored through a historical overview and a public-opinion survey of African Americans in major cities. (22 references) (Author/LB)

Descriptors: Black Dialects, Blacks, English, Language Planning, Language Standardization, Minority Groups, National Surveys, Official Languages, Political Socialization, Public Policy, Social Change, Social History, Urban Language

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United States

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