On a related note, see the NYT editorial on articulate as it applies to black people: here (http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/04/weekinreview/04clemetson.html?em&ex=1170738000&en=1d04fa6a8e1b9880&ei=5087%0A).

Every time you want to use the word articulate to describe a black person, remember that what you're REALLY saying is sounds white. Do you really want to be heard saying that?