“The Impact of African American Vernacular English on Communication: Breaking Down Stereotypes or Hindering Understanding?” Title: “Exploring the Impact of African American Vernacular English on Communication: Breaking Stereotypes or Hindering Understanding?”

The use of the English language, as it relates to the African American community, is often the topic of conversation when it comes to what is considered effective communication. African American Vernacular English (formally known as Ebonics) might include slang words and altered pronunciations. Many believe Ebonics represents a negative connotation of the African American community, while others see its use as an opportunity to share the experience in a manner that more purely represents the experience.
How might the use of African American Vernacular English impact communication within and external to the African American community? Have you seen this use in academic contexts? Why or why not? When have you seen or experienced Ebonics being used, and how was the communication received?