Talking Black in America follows the unique circumstances of the descendants of enslaved Americans and their incredible impact on American life and language. Speech varieties from the African American community reflect the imprint of African language systems, the influences of regional British and Southern American dialects, and the creativity and resilience of people living through oppression, segregation, and the fight for equality. Filmed across the United States, Talking Black In America is a startling revelation of language as legacy, identity, and triumph over adversity.