What People Get Wrong About African-American English

The video explores African American English (AAE), its historical roots, linguistic features, and social implications. AAE is a distinct dialect with its own grammar and phonology, shaped by historical events like slavery and the Great Migration. Despite misconceptions, AAE is not inferior to mainstream American English. The video discusses code-switching and the social challenges faced by AAE speakers, highlighting the dialect's cultural significance and influence on American culture.

What is code switching and how does it relate to speakers of African American English?

What challenges do speakers of African American English face in society?

In what ways has African American English been co-opted by mainstream culture?

How does the cultural identity of African Americans relate to African American English?