Which Was the First American Dictionary?

Discover the story behind the critical milestone in American linguistics. Learn why a distinct dictionary was essential for ...
The Virginian-Pilot

The first 10 words of the African American English dictionary are in

In a recent online presentation, editors and researchers working on a first-of-its-kind dictionary of African American English gave a status update on the project. As academics explained their various ...
The Baltimore Sun

African-American English Dictionary gives first look at 10 words, including ‘bussin’ and ‘old school’

A dictionary composed of words created or redefined by Black people released a list of 10 words that will appear when the book is published in March 2025. Topping the list is “bussin,” which is an ...
The Grio

Henry Louis Gates, Oxford working to publish African American dictionary

Harvard University’s Hutchins Center for African and African American Research, led by Dr. Henry Louis Gates, and the Oxford English Dictionary have joined forces to compile the Oxford Dictionary of ...
Washington Times

Oxford announces ‘African American English’ dictionary, Harvard’s Gates to oversee 3-year project

Oxford University Press has announced it will produce a new dictionary of “African American English,” which will include slang ranging from “hip” to “diss.” Black Harvard literary critic Henry Louis ...
Essence

Oxford University Press To Publish Dictionary Of African American English

Oxford University Press and Harvard University are collaborating to create the Oxford Dictionary of African American English (ODAAE). Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Director of Harvard University’s Hutchins ...
Black Enterprise

Henry Louis Gates Jr. Will Guide Oxford University Press Over New African American English Dictionary

Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Director of the Hutchins Center for African and American Research at Harvard University, will provide editorial direction to Oxford University Press as it devises a dictionary ...
The Atlantic

An American Dictionary of the English Language

BEYOND cavil, this portly and handsome volume makes good the claim which is set forth on the title-page. The revision which the old edition has undergone is manifestly a most thorough one, extending ...
The Baltimore Sun

African American English Dictionary gives first look at 10 words, including ‘bussin’ and more

A dictionary composed of words created or redefined by Black people released a list of 10 words that will appear when the book is published in March 2025. Topping the list is “bussin,” which is an ...