Black Issues Forum:

7:00pm - Friday, September 18, 2026

Black Issues Forum

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African American Vernacular English has shaped the rhythm of our country?s language and culture for decades. Yet the voices that create it are often dismissed, misunderstood or mimicked. Host Kenia Thompson sits down with Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, Duke University Professor of African and American Studies, to explore the beauty, complexity and cultural power of Black language.

Broadcast In: English Duration: 0:26:46

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