My Lang

Brandon Jones
English 207-Essay #1
8/28/07

A Right to My Language

In the modern day, the use of one's language is expressed differently depending on whom one is addressing themselves to. It can be either formal or informal depending on one's environment. I have come to realize that being of african american descent, language can be a big bonus, or an unfortunate burden. It is said that the african americans use a lot of ebonics.Ebonics also known as African American Vernacular English (AAVE) is a type of slang that is used between african americans on a daily basis. The language of ebonics is a movement of the black community; I feel that I speak for a lot of us when I say we all appreciate our way of voicing our opinions regardless of the language used to expressed ourselves.Ebonic language may not be the most formal way of communication within the workforce but it is what has come to be identified as common language for most Afican americans.
Although i speak ebonics, my native language is english and there is a thin line between the way it is spoken in the work force and our home environment. I personally use ebonic language to fit in with my boys or as many African American woud say to blend in. Within the family environment, ebonics is still used, but not the same way one would use it with friends. It is a structured way of using the terminology, and to be able to be understood by all of our peers.