A Different Student Language: From William Shakespeare to Dr. Juanita Williamson

In the premiere episode of Black College Matters, host Dr. Seth E. Davis sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Baddour to unpack “Almost Working Girl” from A Different World (Season 5, Episode 4), where Lena struggles to connect with Shakespeare. Their conversation extends beyond the sitcom as they explore the life and legacy of celebrated linguist Dr. Juanita Williamson and discuss the importance of student language diversity.