African-American Vernacular - What's Good English with E.K. Powell

<p>When you think about reconsidering your normal, do you think about language? And not just specific word choices, but about how our language is perceived?</p> <p>Erica and India are getting into it with E.K. Powell, creator of the What’s Good English TikTok account and YouTube channel.</p> <p>They dig into African American Vernacular English (AAVE), the perceptions of it, appropriation of it, and an unpopular opinion or two.</p> <p><strong>In this discussion:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The origins of African American Vernacular English</li> <li>The concise, expressive grammar of AAVE</li> <li>Who gets a pass when they say words “wrong”</li> <li>Why recognizing, celebrating and crediting AAVE is important</li> </ul> <p><strong>To learn more about E.K. Powell:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">TikTok:</span> <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsgoodenglish"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">@WhatsGoodEnglish</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatsGoodEnglish"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What’s Good English on YouTube</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Instagram: <a style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href= "https://www.instagram.com/nodoz88/"><span>@nodoz88</span></a></li> </ul> <p>To learn more about code-switching, check out <a href= "https://www.pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep115">Episode 115</a><strong>:</strong> Challenge the Politics in Your Workplace</p> <p><strong>Keep the dialogue going:</strong> Concepts are better explored in community. Actions are more lasting when taken alongside other imperfect allies. Connect with a cohort of entrepreneurs and changemakers at the intersection of values and visibility.</p> <p>Join us at:</p> <p><a href= "https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community">pauseontheplay.com/community</a></p>