Linguistic Healing, Repair, and Renewal: Reclaiming Black Language in Education Through Critical Duoethnography

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Abstract

This study explores the reclamation of Black Language in educational spaces through the lens of critical duoethnography. By examining our personal narratives as Black educators, we investigate the impact of linguistic trauma and the journey toward linguistic consciousness and empowerment. Utilizing frameworks such as Critical Race Theory, Linguistic Justice, and behavioral epigenetics, we illuminate the complex interplay between linguistic identity and educational practice. Our findings underscore the transformative potential of reclaiming linguistic heritage and the importance of intentional spaces for linguistic healing. This work aims to foster a linguistic justice and empowerment culture, offering a framework for supporting Black educators and students in reclaiming their voices.

Authors

• Teaira C. McMurtry, University of Alabama - Birmingham

• Eli M. Davis, University of South Carolina