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Peer reviewedBeaman, David – Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 1994
Argues that Black English is a distinct language that reflects cultural differences in the way individuals evaluate and interact with their environment. Only when mental health professionals become cognizant of cultural biases held in relation to Black English will they be able to work effectively with culturally dissimilar individuals. (JBJ)
Descriptors: Black Dialects, Blacks, Counseling, Counselors
