Multicultural and culturally sustaining approaches to education help educators act on two essential concepts: that each student is unique and that uniqueness is central to the academic and social development of every student. Language is a key aspect of this uniqueness, and because language is integral to culture and identity, understanding language variation and diversity is critical to education equity. All educators need knowledge and tools to honor and value students' (and their families' and communities') language differences and variations, to understand and address any language-related challenges students may face, and to support students' academic, social, and emotional development. Efforts to help all students achieve their highest potential are incomplete without an understanding that linguistic discrimination, inseparable from racial discrimination, has historically limited African Americans' access to opportunities afforded other citizens. This article focuses on linguistic variations specific to African American English and ways educators can actively and creatively support Black students.