african american english
'Testifying While Black' in an American Courtroom Can Cost You
If court reporters or jurors can’t comprehend what Black people are saying in court, these citizens can get screwed.
Court Reporters May Be Writing Down Black People's Testimonies Wrong
A new study shows that stenographers frequently fail at correctly understanding and transcribing African American English, which can have devastating consequences for Black people in court.
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