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Black American English often informs standard American English

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Black American English is constantly informing the evolution of standard American English.

Here & Now's Ciku Theuri explains where the vernacular came from and the forces at play in its continuous evolution.

This segment aired on April 26, 2023.

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Ciku Theuri Senior Editor, Here & Now

Ciku Theuri is a senior editor for Here & Now.

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