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The Blaccent: What Does It Mean to Sound Black?

EPISODE · May 3, 2016 · 29 MIN

The Blaccent: What Does It Mean to Sound Black?

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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: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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