african-american vernacular english
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Bruh, These Words are Off Limits in One Teacher’s Classroom
Some on social media think this teacher’s list of prohibited words is a violation of her student’s freedom of speech.
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Dictionary.com’s Latest Update Shows Love to Black Hair And AAVE
The online dictionary just dropped over 500 new words, most of which we’ve already been using. Ain’t that how it always goes?
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![Ventriloquist Retires Racist Puppet to The Shelf After Backlash [Update]](https://assets-server.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/29194818/eba3bb08e17c2f11ca1ed439f19dc41f-1-300x202.png)
Ventriloquist Retires Racist Puppet to The Shelf After Backlash [Update]
He never gave a formal apology for his obviously offensive performance.
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Merriam-Webster Adds “Sus” and “Yeet” to the Dictionary
It’s just another example of how African American Vernacular English (AAVE) has become trendy with non-Black people
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![Awkwafina Apologizes after NAACP Image Awards Nomination Black-lash [UPDATED]](https://assets-server.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/25133821/842a3e63437e7c42b138cd5285df9ee3-300x200.jpg)
Awkwafina Apologizes after NAACP Image Awards Nomination Black-lash [UPDATED]
Asian American actress Awkwafina, known for her blaccent, responds to backlash from social media after her NAACP Image Awards nomination.