From Ebonics to Blaccent: Why African American Culture is the Biggest Thing to Happen to English Since the Norman Invasion
Ebonics has shaped the way we speak, think, and connect—far beyond the communities where it began. From music to memes, its influence on everyday English is undeniable. In this post, we explore how Ebonics, also known as African American Vernacular English, isn’t “broken English” but a rich, rule‑governed language variety in its own right.