African-American Vernacular English and social context
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African-American Vernacular English (AAVE) is a dialect of English deeply embedded in the culture of the United States, including popular culture. It has been the center of controversy about the education of African-American youths, the role AAVE should play in public schools and education, and its place in broader society.[1] The linguistic and cultural history of African Americans has been fostered and maintained in part through the Black church, including some lexicon and the Call-Response style of linguistic engagement.[2] The dialect is also seen and heard in advertising.[3] Music movements originating with African-Americans, such as jazz and hip-hop, have also significantly showcased, influenced, or even mainstreamed elements of AAVE in the broader American culture and even on the global stage.