S4, Ep. 16: Linguist & Writer John McWhorter, Talking Back, Talking Black

In Talking Back, Talking Black devoted solely to the form, structure, and development of Black English, John McWhorter clearly explains its fundamentals and rich history, while carefully examining the cultural, educational, and political issues that have undermined recognition of this transformative, empowering dialect. Talking Back, Talking Black takes us on a fascinating tour of a nuanced and complex language that has moved beyond Americaâ??s borders to become a dynamic force for todayâ??s youth culture around the world.