Is “Your English Is Great” a Microaggression?
Is “your English is great” a microaggression? Learn why the phrase can reinforce stereotypes, accent bias, and language discrimination.
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José Martínez Discusses Language, Identity, and Belonging at Reading Public Library
Author José Martínez spoke at Reading Public Library about language, identity, and belonging during an author talk centered on Your English Is Great, But….
Inside the Book: José Martínez on Grief, Identity, and Your English Is Great, But…
Q&A: Get to Know the Voice Behind the Book Q: Why did you write Your English Is Great, But…? J: I didn’t set out to write this book. I thought … Continue reading Inside the Book: José Martínez on Grief, Identity, and Your English Is Great, But…
Café con José: Bad Bunny, the halftime show, and why we keep thriving
This week, the NFL confirmed that Bad Bunny will headline the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, and honestly, I can’t stop thinking about what this moment means. For years, Latinos … Continue reading Café con José: Bad Bunny, the halftime show, and why we keep thriving
José Martínez presentará Your English is Great, But… en la 19ª Feria del Libro Hispana/Latina en Queens
Jackson Heights, NY — El periodista y autor ganador del premio Emmy, José Martínez, presentará su primer libro, Your English is Great, But…, en la 19ª Feria del Libro Hispana/Latina … Continue reading José Martínez presentará Your English is Great, But… en la 19ª Feria del Libro Hispana/Latina en Queens
Café con José: The American Dream, Alive and Bilingual
Today, on the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, I’m holding on to a moment that reminded me why I write, why I tell stories, and why I believe in the … Continue reading Café con José: The American Dream, Alive and Bilingual
El periodista ganador del Emmy José Martínez presenta su primer libro en Moravian Book Shop
Bethlehem, PA — 3 de septiembre de 2025 — El periodista y autor ganador de un premio Emmy, José Martínez, celebrará el lanzamiento de su primer libro, Your English is … Continue reading El periodista ganador del Emmy José Martínez presenta su primer libro en Moravian Book Shop
Emmy-Winning Journalist José Martínez Releases Debut Book Your English is Great, But…
NEW YORK, NY — July 10, 2025 — Emmy-winning journalist and cultural storyteller José Martínez releases his highly anticipated debut book today:Your English is Great, But… A Life Between Languages, Cities, and Grief … Continue reading Emmy-Winning Journalist José Martínez Releases Debut Book Your English is Great, But…
Café con José: The Questions I Ask Myself After Every Interview
Every interview leaves me with something: a quote, a story — and a set of questions.
Not for the person I just spoke to, but for myself.
Did I listen deeply enough? Did I handle their pain with care?
This week on Café con José, I’m pulling back the curtain.
Café con José: Flames at the Governor’s Mansion, A Wake-Up Call for Us All
In this week’s Café con José, we break down what happened outside the Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion — and why stories like this deserve more than a headline. The facts, the context, and the questions we should be asking.
Café con José: Jazz, Recovery, and New Developments
This week in Reading, the city didn’t slow down.
Berks Jazz Fest brought the energy. The community showed up for a young volunteer in need. And safety updates near the Pagoda reminded us that change happens on every level—big and small.
In this edition of Café con José, I reflect on a city that holds celebration and concern side by side… and why those stories matter more than ever.
