Roy Turrentine,
Normandy, TN.
Race is actually just a part of our natural xenophobia. Over the course of being a southerner rooted in agrarian dialects and educated among those from all across the country, I have experienced genuine surprise on the part of some when they realize I can speak with a drawl and still have something profound to offer. Some have gone so far as to say “wow, you are really smart”, as though such a comment will make me feel better about my lack of conventional diction. I have grown to sort of enjoy it.
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