Why for Black Speakers, Despite what they Are Told, Using ‘Standard English’ Will not Lead to Acceptance

Patriann Smith

Why for Black Speakers, Despite what they Are Told, Using ‘Standard English’ Will not Lead to Acceptance

University of South Florida

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Original language	American English
Journal	London School of Economics and Political Science United States American Politics and Policy (LSE USAPP) Blog
State	Published - Aug 18 2020

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