Black History
Remembering Dr. Robert Williams Who Coined ‘Ebonics,’ A Combination Of ‘Ebony And Phonics’
One of the architects of the “Black Psychology Movement” would have celebrated his 93rd birthday today. Dr. Robert Williams, who was born in Biscoe, Arkansas, coined the term “Ebonics” to describe the way culture shapes language for many African Americans. In an interview with TheVillageCelebration’s Vickie Newton, Williams explained how a student’s
environment impacts their performance on IQ tests.
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