Appreciation or appropriation? How Black culture is shaping Gen Z slang

Marquise FrancisNBC NewsUpdated Apr 3, 2026, 10:30 AM

Scroll long enough on TikTok or Instagram — or simply watch reality TV — and one might assume anyone under the age of 25 is speaking a different language

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Appreciation or appropriation? How Black culture is shaping Gen Z slangNBC News · Marquise Francis · Apr 3, 2026, 10:30 AM
Gen Z slang is reshaping linguistics in real time — with Black culture's influenceNBC News · Marquise Francis · Apr 3, 2026, 10:30 AM

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