This article discusses the rise in the use of non-Standard orthography for the adjective 'blak' as a marker of identity among Indigenous Australians.
Sydney Morning Herald - Blak, Black, Blackfulla: Language is important, but it can be tricky
Useful quotes from the article:
'Language and references to Indigenous Australia are dynamic and fast-changing.'
'Language is important and respect goes a long way.'
'The use of Blak has taken on additional functions. It still signifies urban, contemporary Indigeneity, but has also become important in differentiating the Blak experience from the racialised experiences of non-Indigenous communities of colour... The concept and relational use of Blak also continues to emerge, which adds to its dynamism.'
'Blackfella or Blackfulla is now often used for the same purpose, but Blak also carries with it connotations of actively engaged, critical-political conscience, which Blackfella or Blackfulla, arguably, doesn’t always convey.'
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