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The Blaccent: What Does It Mean to Sound Black?
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29 minutes
Released:
May 3, 2016
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Podcast episode
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Linguist John McWhorter argues that it makes perfect sense for the speech of black and white Americans to have subtle differences.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at www.slate.com/podcastsplus. Twitter: @lexiconvalleyFacebook: facebook.com/LexiconValleyEmail: lexiconvalley@slate.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
May 3, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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