Comments on: J.J. Vann; Young Black Men, Word Up!

By: KoolBro

KoolBro — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:57:04 +0000

Will forward this article to a few friends. We as black men must have command of the english language. And no it’s not a white thing. Who doesn’t want to be able to communicate literally?

By: James

James — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:41:02 +0000

I tend to agree to apoint; maily because ALL HABITS can be broken, changed, and viewed from 3 dimensions, instead of 1 dimension. White people tend to see this subject objectively and wholistically why??; because they look at the negatives first; spout off about the negatives; and then blame the BLACK MAN for their viewpoints therefore, any life aspects always start at home (if it aint’ right at home, then it won’t be right in any other arena; regardless whether in a single and/or two parent household). Mastering the public language takes proactivity and commitment to educating yourself on language (evry kind, facet, and dirivitive of language).

By: Giosincere

Giosincere — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:07:27 +0000

The women are searching as you are. Amen. Chasing after illusions and false hopes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_American_Vernacular_English

It is not ok to sound ignorant but I must say some people don’t purposely speak this way. They learn it from their parents and where they live
and it’s difficult to break the habit.

I agree with mastering the public language though. Play the art of war in order to be successful.
Peace J.J.