I have a friend that has the Ebonics plague... what can I do to help/save him?

Dis could be a conundrum fo' rizzle my shizzle. You gots to check to see if the chickenhead be forrel, dig? If they frontin', you gots to bust a toof or two outta dey mowf. Peace.

the concept of ebonics was nothing more than an official recognition of the way many urban people truly speak. explain to your friend that ebonics is not wrong all the time, only that it isn't in one's best interest to speak it in some situations. ebonics is appropriate among friends or family (depending), but not in "official" situations such as school, work, or anywhere you want to seem to be a fine upstanding man (or woman) . most people that speak ebonics also have the ability to speak proper english. you only need explain the appropriate use of each to your friend

Explain how the world looks at the importance of intelligence, and the power of vocabulary. If your friend cares at all about being viewed as stupid, give him the heads-up on social interaction and showing he has a brain in his head. The slang is ok in certain areas for fun with in da hood, but it doesn't belong everywhere. It can become a barrier at work, school or with other people who DON'T communicate that way. It's all about social skills. Yes it's a game but you can master it if you understand why and how it is played. Otherwise, he will be "playing" himself!! Just trying to help - not offend anyone.

Tell him his language may be cool around the homeys but to get anywhere you have to speak good English. This is true for everyone in America who wants to be more than a dishwasher. Encourage him to take Adult English classes and support him.

Start reading and quoting Shakespeare. Nothing hotter than a girl with the words of the best poet in any language on her tongue. His words and your figure will bring him around.

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Say things like "yo, Dog! S'up" to them while doing matching hand gestures and body movements. Keep doing this as your greeting to that friend every time you see him/her until the friend screams at you, "Stop it! Stop it! Stop it! That's so incredibly STUPID!" At that point, you can feel free to tell your friend, "What do you think I've been wanting to tell YOU all along?"

Teach him to speak French

Send him to an english speaking class.

Jess tellz 'im dat itz not hows ya sez it , so longz is ya getz da thought processin'.

If that don't werk(<---oops!), Get up in his grille and set his *** straight.

Learn the language yourself - you wouldn't lose anything from understanding street talk.