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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 52 MIN

AAVE pt. 2

from Why We Do What We Do · host Abraham

This follow-up discussion gets into the grammar mechanics and and cultural, structural aspects of AAVE. We add our own interpretation and philosophical discussion to bring some additional understanding to this topic. Tell us your thoughts and experiences with AAVE!Recommendations (Part 2)Abraham: Zevo (https://zevoinsect.com/)Shane: Absolute BatmanHolidays (6/24/2026)Celebration of the SensesInternational Fairy DayMuseum Comes to Life DayNational Parchment Cooking DayNationale Pralines DaySwim a Lap DayAmateur Radio WeekCarpenter Ant Awareness WeekFish are Friends, Not Food WeekNational Forgiveness WeekLinks and References: https://www.pbs.org/speak/seatosea/americanvarieties/AAVE/hooked/https://www.pbs.org/speak/seatosea/americanvarieties/AAVE/timeline/https://www.hawaii.edu/satocenter/langnet/definitions/aave.htmlhttps://commonwealthtimes.org/2021/02/18/aave-is-not-your-internet-slang-it-is-black-culture/https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/african-american-vernacular-english-is-a-legitimate-dialect/https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00957984970233002https://academic.oup.com/edited-volume/61882/chapter-abstract/547712638?redirectedFrom=fulltext#547712638https://www.garfieldmessenger.org/6418/articles/news/a-brief-history-of-aave/https://academic.oup.com/edited-volume/28056/chapter-abstract/212002865?redirectedFrom=fulltexthttps://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/wls_fac/70/https://www.mentalfloss.com/language/african-american-language-factshttps://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/language/article/abs/language-and-linguistics-on-trial-hearing-rachel-jeantel-and-other-vernacular-speakers-in-the-courtroom-and-beyond/7DCD0B43230E3D17A2C4B43936341A48https://globalvoices.org/2019/06/25/language-is-also-a-form-of-resistance/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-we-do-what-we-do--3419521/support.Support our podcast: www.patreon.com/wwdwwdpodcast

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