Language is culture. Language is power. And these creators are talking about it in ways that are sharp, heartfelt, and necessary. In honor of Juneteenth, I’m sharing three Black voices that are changing the way we think about language, identity, and belonging. I follow them, and you absolutely should too.

IG Handle: https://www.instagram.com/respectthedialect/

Droppin’ knowledge about African American English (AAE) and dismantling deficit while centering Black pride, purpose, and power.

IG Handle: https://www.instagram.com/sunnmcheaux/

Gullah☆Geechee Native🌴
Gullah Language Expert 👨🏿‍🏫
Sociolinguistics Lecturer🎙
Published Columnist 📰
Netflix/HBO/CBS/NPR/WIRED 📺
#WEOUTCHEA

IG Handle: https://www.instagram.com/centretoussaint/

🇭🇹 Follow #centretoussaint for daily posts about Haitian Language, Dance, History, Cuisine & Culture.

So as you reflect this Juneteenth, remember: following voices like these isn’t just about following them—it’s about learning, unlearning, and building a world where all languages, accents, and identities have room to breathe. 🌍✨

Share your favorite Black creators who explore language, let’s keep growing our knowledge and expanding our network together.

🤟🏼Xiomara Rivera Pagán, Ph.D.