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.
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.
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.
by LTomay Douglas May 3, 2021