“What are your thoughts on the [So-Called] African-American

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“What are your thoughts on the [So-Called] African-American Vernacular of English?” with Rachel Finley

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Rachel Finley shared her thoughts on why she dislikes the term "African-American Vernacular of English," and offered perspectives on how she approaches researching and teaching accents of the African diaspora.

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