LL-L "Idiomatica" 2013.12.01 (03) [EN]

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From: David B Alexander <dbalexander2 at gmail.com>
Subject: Language Varieties

I'm looking for information on African-American English. Specifically, the
meaning of the phrase, "As long as I'm Black." It seems to express emphasis
and, in confrontational situations, threat.

'I will never, never, as long as I'm black, I will never give up my power
to another person.'

Oprah Winfrey
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