A groundbreaking initiative is underway as the Oxford Dictionary of African-American English takes shape. This first-of-its-kind dictionary aims to immortalize the rich lexicon originating from African-Americans, highlighting the significance of African American English and providing a valuable resource for future research into Black speech, history, and culture. Spearheaded by the esteemed scholar Henry Louis Gates […]
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