by Augustine Agwuele.

Augustine Agwuele is the author of the article “Culture Trumps Scientific Fact: ‘Race’ in US American Language” appearing in Volume: 60 Issue: 2 of Social Analysis: The International Journal of Social and Cultural Practice.

Momma she send me to school, I get educated

I get educated, so sophisticated

Not under-rated but really elevated

West African youths quickly appropriated this 1983 lyrical refrain of Eek-a-Mus as it aligns with the singular message about education flogged into them since kindergarten. Education liberates, elevates, promotes, empowers, and places one on a distinguished pedestal. Continue reading “Words Matter: ‘Race’ in American Campaign Rhetoric” →