On Wednesday in class we discussed the role of Ebonics in both the African-American, and the dominant culture. I understand that this dialect has words taken from other languages. These languages were crucial in the formation of the African-American culture. I do not believe that Ebonics should be used as an excuse to have poor grammar. The national language is English, not black English, and not white English. Regardless of race or ethnicity, students should be graded on their grasp of the language. I don’t think one race should make a cultural decision to use improper grammar. I do believe that language can be racist; when words convey a certain implication. But I disagree that the structure should have a race tied to it.
I agree whole-heartedly, English is English. I hate the way that it's become this divided language over the years between blacks and whites.
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