African American Literacies

African American Literacies is a study of literacy, rhetoric and composition from the perspective of African-American experiences. Richardson argues for an expanded conception of African-American vernacular English, which recognizes not only respect for surface elements but also its standards, ideologies and rhetorical practices that all contribute to the universe of Black discourse, and its role in the enrichment of American rhetorics, discourses and literacies. Richardson argues that implementing this view of literacy education will not only improve the literacy achievement of African American students, but rhetorical education for all.