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10 Apr Black English Exacerbates Racist Practices in Justice System

Posted at 08:30h in Governmental Accountability

The injustice around speaking Black English in court related matters garnered attention in 2019. A study released that year highlights how the justice system punishes individuals who use Black English.

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10 Apr Black English Exacerbates Racist Practices in Justice System