This book uncovers the research, the historical factors and provides some insight and solutions. Mr. Grant provides a clear perspective on African American Language "Ebonics" and "Urban American English TM. " "Urban American English TM " is a term coined by Reginald Grant, MSEd related to the changes in Urban English."African American males want the same things as everyone else, a family, a job a education, the opportunity to live the American dream. " J. Everett Pearsall, Executive Director of the National Alliance of African American Athletes. "I, nor most African American males don't want any handouts or hand me downs, just the opportunity to compete on a level playing field. But, being an African American male in American is a unique experience." Reginald Grant, MSEd