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    From where do we get the word 'ebonics'?

    Question #32817. Asked by Shaquile. (May 01 03 2:39 AM)


    kerry8888

    		ebonics was coined using the words ebony and phonics and describes a version of english favoured by african americans. it is known also as 'black english'.

    May 01 03, 3:15 AM

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