Ebonics has been funded by taxpayers since 1981 according to Scoop (May 3, 1997)
First Resolution by Oakland School Board December 18, 1996
Education Week coverage of Ebonics, January 15, 1997.
ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics Newsletter defends Ebonics.
Center for Applied Linguistics Resources
Oakland Tribune affirms support
Rep. Peter King and other Members of Congress respond
Congressional Black Caucus Position
Richard Cohen (Washington Post)
William Raspberry (Washington Post)
Courtland Milloy (Washington Post) Supports Ebonics
Carol Innerst/Washington Times/National Review
English First complaints noted by San Francisco Chronicle
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