Why do you think that some educated and non-educated blacks use "ebonics" pronunciations almost exclusively?
967345
Good Question!!! Can't wait to see the answer. Why anyone would want to speak ebonics is beyond me. It's like saying, "I'm going to try to make myself look dumb." Even when they're smart. Go figure!
1092113
Just for the record, I am black. I can not speak for all blacks, but I can speak for my family and friends. We are all hard working people and NO ONE, has ever handed anything to me. I have worked myself through college to earn 4 degrees and I guarantee you that everything that I have earned has been obtained through hard work
901317
Well educated people of all races speak alike.For example do Colin Powell or Condalesa Rice speak differently than the Clintons.Not really.People speak the local dialect,where ever they are,Do white americans in NY speak the same as thier counterparts in Tex. or CA Not very likely.People from the ghetto  regardless of color speak the same.Similiarly the citizens from the more affluent suburbs speak better english.Again the wealthier people speak proper english regardless of color.It's nothing to do with race but environment and wealth.
244577
Ebonics becomes stupidity when you dont know the difference between speaking proper english and the common street slang. Ebonics is fine when hanging out with friends, but if you can't turn that off and speak correctly when you are at an interview, or other professional venue, then you know you have a problem.
888604
Your right Dan.\n\nAlot of people say the "N" word is rude and hurtful and while i agree but i wonder why do black americans call each other that all the time? If a white person walked up and said it all heck would break lose.
678309
I'm not black and I think that is very offensive even if it is not directed towards me.It is just an ignorant word that ignorant people use in my opinion.
1161087
There are several reasons. In some cases, it is simply due to quick typing and insufficient editing. It's easy to confuse the spelling of homophones such as "their" and "there" when writing rapidly.\n\nAlso, many of those who seem incapable of using correct grammar and spelling are actually young people trying to emulate ghetto culture by spelling "want" as "wont" and "with" as "wit," etc... These are the mistakes that I find particularly annoying for some reason, perhaps because I feel like young people should at least make an effort to come across as sincere and thoughtful when asking someone who is wiser or more learned for information or help.\n\nThe popularity of chatting has also resulted in an overuse of certain abbreviations which has unfortunately become the standard for online communication. This is where some of the laziness in grammar and spelling comes in, as well.\n\nIn addition, there are those posting for whom English is a second or third language. At certain times of the day, there are a number of people on here from India, for example. And while it's easy to be impatient with mistakes that even the least educated American wouldn't make, I try to remind myself that these people speak two or more languages fluently and that I should therefore not only tolerate minor errors but be ashamed of the even worse errors perpetrated by my own fellow Americans.\n\nFinally, however, there are a certain number of the population who just don't seem to have a basic grasp of grammar, spelling, or punctuation and who don't even seem to care. There are unfortunately so many of these people, that I'm afraid Yahoo would have more than a full-time job trying to keep up with their errors. \n\nIn my opinion, therefore, the best thing those of us who do think it's worth investing a little time and thought into how we express our thoughts online is to try to set a good example for the others, both in our questions and our responses. And though I try to resist the temptation to correct other people's errors, I sometimes find it very difficult to do so. This is especially the case when they've obviously not even made half an effort and don't appear to be foreign. When that's the case, and if they exhibit even the slightest bit of arrogance, closed-mindedness, or bigotry, I usually "let 'er rip"!
483133
Ebonics, also known as AAVE (African-American Vernacular English), is recognized by linguists to be a perfectly good dialect of English.\n\nThe example that you gave, for example, is an example of the classic "double negative" form, which many people think is a degraded version of Standard American English.  However, the double negative has actually existed in English for hundreds of years.  Chaucer used it in his writings, for example, and he's considered to be one of the most important writers in the English language.  In addition, many other languages use similar grammar in their standard forms.  For example, in Spanish, as mentioned, the equivalent sentence would be "No sé nada." which could be literally translated as "(I) don't know nothing."  Very educated speakers of Spanish wouldn't say it any other way.  You could see this form in Italian and Portuguese as well, and probably many others.\n\nIn fact, there is at least one grammar point where AAVE is recognized to be superior to Standard American English in preciseness.  This form is called the "habitual be".  For example, in AAVE, there is a difference in meaning in the following sentences:\nHe be happy.\nHe is happy.\n\nThe first sentence is talking about the person's general personality or character: he's a happy person all the time.\nThe second sentence is talking about the person's current condition: he's experiencing a happy state right now.\nStandard American English only has one way to say either of these things: "He is happy".  If I hear that sentence in SAE, I'm not sure whether the person is talking about the man's personality or current state.  Therefore, in this respect, AAVE is more precise than SAE.\n\nWhy is AAVE not accepted to be a legitimate dialect of English, then?  Unfortunately, it's because of prejudice.  People don't accept that dialect because it's associated with people they don't like (namely, blacks).  When we say we don't like a particular accent or dialect, it's a reflection of our feelings about the people who speak it, even if we don't realize that.  This is why one linguist has said that linguistic discrimination is the last acceptable form of discrimination.
761251
Actually, one can pronounce it either way...and a couple other ways in addition. It's nothing more than a phonological difference in dialect.
332535
Consider the source...the people that mis use this term, are followers...they have heard it wrong and used it wrong without knowing any better.  Those of us that are aware of the proper usage tend to lapse in respect for the speakers.  Regardless, I couldn't care less how they say it because I know the way it is meant, and enjoy correcting most!
1172701
no one should say it, it's derogatory, but we get more when a white person says it than a black person because of the history behind the word. it was used to humiliate and honestly it still does. I don't use it and I get pissed when anyone calls me that.
1058547
Spelled incorrectly....scares the bejeezus out of me to think these illiterate fools will one day be governing this country, making decisions that affect us, and worse, will be in charge of teaching my kids to be illiterate.  I don't tolerate ebonics, either.  Ebonics is just an illiterate person feigning illiteracy.  Other than that, the only stupid question is the one never asked.  So yes...my nod to illiteracy.  May they all get Speak and Spells for X-mas this year!
300373
Many people never stop to read carefully when they are beginning their reading, but I think most of them learn the improper pronunciations at home.  My mother is an Engish teacher, so she insisted on proper pronunciations when I was growing up and it drives me crazy to hear "axe"  (they read aks and never think about it ) or "curricliar" or "can you borrow me this."  But people get defensive if you ever correct them, so it usually makes life easier just to let them sound ignorant rather than have them try to fight with you -- whether verbally as an adult, or physically when I was a child.
950581
yes it is hypocrisy. you are right.some say that we took the word from whites to take the control of our identity as black americans.i use the word.i use those other words too.this is the real killer, in private there are still white folks that call blacks, the n-word.and there are black folks that call white people, whatever it is we say in private.i think that he is lucky that the black folks in the audience did kick his azz.i'm not saying any of those words are right all i know is we have to live with people and sometimes people say the craziest things.i would not stand up in a room full of white people and say derogatory things, because i would not want the shoe to be on the other foot. and im with you his career is totally over.
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What's ironic is that many times those equivocating hyphenations are seeking 'equality' by differentiating themselves from the whole.  I've never quite understood that paradox.\n\nI think Colin Powel answered correctly when he said, "i'm not African-American, I'm American."
233273
I take acception to the one who said we couldn't pronounce ruin or ruined.  You are definitely entitled to your opinion but some of us rednecks are just as educated as the next fellow is.  Just because we have an accent doesn't make us an ignorant lot.  I am a redneck and very proud of it.
851527
Responding to THEY LIVE, it's not funny and you're just as ignorant as the people who use the word!!! Black people especially shouldn't use the word that degrades them. I don't know why they use it. they're just as ignorant as the people who made it. we need to come together as a black community and get it together!!