Ebonics

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in American media since
December 1996 what are the fundamental concepts behind this expression? Where,
how and when did it start, and who started it?

What are the underlying reasons behind Ebonics? To fully understand Ebonics,
some historical background is needed. One has to have some knowledge on how the
English language has developed in America. Furthermore one has to be aware how
the American society is loaded down with the influence of stereotypical thinking,
racialism and competition. In his autobiography, the famous black spokesman,
Minister Malcolm X, portrays the undisguised hostility that exists between white
and black people in America. He illustrates this conflict with the following
words: "…You cannot find one black man, I do not care who he is, who has not
been personally damaged in some way by the devilish acts of the … white man!.
The greatest miracle … in America is that the black … has not grown
violent … they would have been justified by all moral ...

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in 'Time Magazine' and 'Newsweek' from
which I chose: - Hooked on Ebonics The contents of these articles have given me
an impression of how the American public "officially" interpret the concept of
Ebonics.

Internet Web-sites Furthermore two Internet web-sites (computerised electronic
billboards) have been of incredible help, the first by providing me with the
original 'Declaration of Ebonics', the other by broadening my understanding of
the fundamental concepts of Ebonics together with giving the viewpoint on the
subject by a common American. These two Internet web-sites are: - Oakland
Unified School District Web Page - EBONICS Pseudo-Intellectualism for the masses

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