Hi Matthew, your story on Ebonics provides nuanced and constructive exploration of African American Vernacular English (AAVE) within the educational landscape. You provided the historical roots of AAVE, stemming from the tragic era of slavery and the subsequent linguistic evolution within the Black community. Your insightful piece highlights the misconceptions surrounding Ebonics, from being labeled as slang to its acknowledgment as a meaningful and rule-governed language system. You beautifully articulated the struggles of Black students, emphasizing the critical need for educators to be trained in recognizing and utilizing AAVE in the classroom. With insights from studies demonstrating the benefits of using AAVE in educational settings and the positive impact on literacy and linguistic awareness, your piece is a valuable resource advocating for AAVE's recognition and respectful treatment. I liked your inspiring and thought-provoking perspective essential for educators and students to understand language diversity and promote inclusive learning environments. Like yourself, as an educator in multicultural settings your well-crafted and authentic piece deeply resonated with me. I believe our readers will learn from your insights and appreciate the value of this educative and empowering piece for teachers and students. Thank you for writing this exceptional story.