NEW : Linguistic Society says is a valid dialect . It is ` ` a language that we have a preference for , '' DEA says . Ebonics became controversial with a 1996 public library proposal . The DEA is seeking translators in 114 schools .
NEW : Linguistic Society says Ebonics a valid dialect . Ebonics is `` a language form we have a need for , '' DEA says . Ebonics became controversial with a 1996 school board proposal . The DEA is seeking translators in 114 languages .