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Danna Fakhoury
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Senior Social Content Producer, AJ+
California
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trafficcrime criminal justice and general assignments
I'm open to almost anything.
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By Danna Fakhoury Verified| AJ+ Verified By Danna FakhouryYou should thank Black culture for the language that your favorite influencers and TikTokers — and likely some of your friends — appropriate every day. While African American English (AAE), also known as African American Vernacular English (AAVE) or African American Language (AAL), has been appropriated across the internet, it’s often seen as “slang” that needs correcting — in the workplace, in pop culture, at school.
By Danna Fakhoury Verified| AJ+ Verified By Danna FakhouryYou should thank Black culture for the language and culture your favorite influencers and TikTokers, and likely some of your friends, appropriate every day. Whether or not it's recognized, mainstream U.S. popular culture and its language has been profoundly influenced by African American English, which is a complex, structured and evolving idiom.
By Danna Fakhoury Verified| AJ+ Verified By Danna FakhouryYou should thank Black culture for the language that your favorite influencers and TikTokers — and likely some of your friends — appropriate every day. While African American English (AAE), also known as African American Vernacular English (AAVE) or African American Language (AAL), has been appropriated across the internet, it’s often seen as “slang” that needs correcting — in the workplace, in pop culture, at school.
Company Info
AJ+
AJ+ is a digital news and storytelling platform that launched in 2014 as part of the Al Jazeera Media Network. Based in Doha, Qatar, with an office in Washington, D.C., AJ+ focuses on innovative storytelling for a global, multilingual audience. The platform produces content in English, Spanish, and Arabic, with plans for French, and emphasizes coverage of underrepresented communities and issues often overlooked by mainstream media. AJ+ delivers a variety of formats, including short-form explainers, live coverage, long-form documentaries, and animated content, all optimized for social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. The platform targets digitally engaged, global-minded audiences, particularly younger viewers interested in socially conscious journalism. With a strong social media presence, AJ+ has achieved significant audience engagement, including over 6.1 billion organic Facebook views by 2016 and millions of followers across its channels.
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Founded: 2014