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Beyond Ebonics: Linguistic Pride and Racial Prejudice by John Baugh, Dell H. Hymes Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 2002 ISBN-10: 0-19-515289-1 / 0195152891 ISBN-13: 978-0-19-515289-0 / 9780195152890 The media frenzy surrounding the 1996 resolution by the Oakland School Board brought public attention to the term "Ebonics", however the idea remains a mystery to most. John Baugh, a well-known African-American linguist and education expert, offers an accessible explanation of the origins of the te |