In this episode, Jordyn talks about the internet’s obsession with AAVE and facilitates a conversation with Politically Invisible Asians Deputy Editor Jalen Jones to discuss the implications of its usage by the non-Black community.
Disclaimer: These are our opinions and speculations made for entertainment and educational purposes!
Correction: “Yurr” most often refers to “You heard.” Online users also use “yurr” as “yes.”
Read Jalen’s piece here!
Sources:
African American Vernacular English
Brittany Broksi calling AAVE internet culture highlights appropriation
An Asian American Perspective: Can a Way of Speech Be Cultural Appropriation?
Eileen Huang faces backlash after calling out Asian celebrities who "profit from black artists"
Social Media Breakdown Episode 3: The Internet Is Obsessed With AAVE. (Ft. Jalen Jones)