Baldwin contends that Black English is a separate language from American English, because _____.

Answer:

This language emerged from the Black American struggle for survival, demonstrating how all languages evolve.

Explanation:

Black Americans originated from various regions, each speaking different tongues. Since they initially didn't share a common language, slavery was able to persist. Nevertheless, due to their harsh experiences, they united through the Black church, where they began communicating in a shared language. The quote "A language comes into existence by means of brutal necessity, and the rules of the language are dictated by what the language must convey" supports the view above.