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Peer reviewedSmitherman, Geneva – Language Problems and Language Planning, 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…
Descriptors: Black Dialects, Blacks, English, Language Planning
