Talking Black in America

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Talking Black in America follows the unique circumstances of the descendants of American slaves and their incredible impact on American language. Speech varieties in African American communities reflect the imprint of African language systems, the influences of regional British and Southern American dialects, and the creativity and resilience of people living through oppression, segregation and the fight for equality. Filmed across the United States, Talking Black in America is a startling revelation of language as legacy, identity and triumph over adversity. With Reverend Jeremiah Wright, DJ Nabs, Professor Griff, Quest M.C.O.D.Y., Dahlia the Poet, Nicky Sunshine and many others. "African-American language is central to American life, yet it continues to be widely misunderstood and marginalized. A new documentary from the Language and Life Project draws on decades of research to remedy our understanding." - NC State University News

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2/28/2021
9 a.m.
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