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I grew up using expressions that might fall under the umbrella of Ebonics. However, I tend to avoid using them in work settings. Friends who are also black hav
by hawkharris 14y ago
I grew up using expressions that might fall under the umbrella of Ebonics. However, I tend to avoid using them in work settings.
Friends who are also black have shared anecdotes about employers sounding put-off during phone interviews.
Until this bias is addressed, young people should be aware that speaking Ebonics can have negative professional consequences.
- Evbn 14y agoSo can having a black name or black skin. It is a bug in our society, and acting white is a workaround, not a fix.
- hawkharris 14y agoYou're creating a false dichotomy between using Ebonics in the workplace and "acting white."