"I'm not suggesting that exposure to "the Others" () is the only way to achieve this. There are a great many intelligent and yes -- articulate -- brothers and sisters who could serve as mentors and role models. While the dominant culture may glorify the bling, you still have control over what happens under your roof, and should wield that influence judiciously. "
I can't figure out how to quote correctly
but...
I was just about to say this!! It isn't that being about non-blacks is the only way to hear or be exposed to standard English, it's more that in a society where, unfortunately, the most important sectors such as corporate America are controlled and most heavily populated by the "other" culture, the young people HAVE to be able to communicate and compete if only to get in the door so things can be shaken up a bit
