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Originally posted by MIDWESTDIVA:
I have to disagree with that statement somewhat. I don't think that the fact that our ancestors spoke different languages is a valid excuse for some of us not to know standard English in the year 2000. Our slave ancestors were not allowed to speak their native tongues. So our people have been speaking English for over 400 years. Even if some choose not to speak standard english 24/7. When was the last time you went over to an Afrian American's house and heard them speaking Swahili?
We have as much of a right to claim English as our language, as our brethren in Latin America that claim Spanish as their primary language. They are also descendants of slaves. Speaking Spanish doesn't make them any less Black.
Also, English has really been imposed on everyone. It is the international language of business. At least for now. Young people in asian, african and middle eastern countries are trying hard to master this language so they can compete in a global market.
On my final note, I went to victoria's secret the other day and asked the salesperson for a specific item. Her response "We ain't got none dem" almost made my ears bleed. I'm not saying the girl lacks intelligence just because she thinks it's okay to use double negatives. But she is definitely lacking education if she thinks it's okay to speak that way in a place of business.
BTW Original Ape,
you could delete some of those extra posts. 
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What's up, Diva?
I agree with what you've said. My points were: 1. It is imperative upon EVERYONE in this country to be able to speak proper English. 2. There is a time and place for any other language to be used. 3. There are those in this country that suffer from inability to shed their dark skin, and so they cast away all other Black aspects of their person in order to be accepted by their non-black colleagues. That is their choice. I simply hate the clarence thomases of this country that benefit from us-one way or another-yet publicly hate us. It's good to have friends from diverse backgrounds; but BE YOURSELF. EDUCATE YOURSELF; THEN REPRESENT US WELL.
DON'T SELL OUT!!!