Slanguistic Justice /slaNG gwistik/ /just is/
n. A language devised to make sense of its stolen parts and its survival from colonized
genocide. A coded expression that one’
s culture uses for privacy, secrecy and protection. It can be used to convey
humor; a language that is not viewed as inferior.
v. Righting a linguistic wrong; an unapologetic approach to cultural relevance. Honoring cultural brilliance resisting their language being erased; confirming its authenticity.
Ex. As the teacher graded the student’
s paper and saw he began with what’s good, she honored his language because of slanguistic justice.
Ex. Slanguistic Justice must be included in all Anti-Black
Racism teaching curriculums.
Ex. You know what I mean, nah mean? It’s all about Slanguistic Justice.
Ex. Slanguistic Justice is the ongoing attempt to salvage identity through language and meaning.