What It Means to Be Bilingual in the United States
What it means to be bilingual in the United States, from identity and opportunity to bias, pressure, and belonging.
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How Language Shapes Identity in America
How language shapes identity in America, influencing belonging, power, and perception. Learn how language defines who is seen and heard.
A Small Ask, If You’ve Read the Book
A quiet invitation to readers of Your English Is Great, But… to leave an honest review and help an independent book keep traveling.
Why Accents Are Used to Measure Intelligence
Why are accents used to measure intelligence? Learn how accent bias, stereotypes, and power shape perceptions of intelligence.
Accent Bias in the Workplace: What Research Shows
Accent bias in the workplace affects hiring, pay, and promotions. Here’s what research shows about accent discrimination and professional bias.
Accent Bias Explained: Why How You Speak Still Matters
Accent bias explained: why how you speak still affects jobs, education, and belonging. Learn how accent discrimination works in everyday life.
Examples of Language Discrimination in Everyday Life
Real examples of language discrimination in everyday life, from workplaces to schools. Learn how accent bias and language inequality show up daily.
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.
What People Really Mean When They Say “Your English Is Great”
What people really mean when they say “your English is great,” and why the phrase often reflects assumptions about language, identity, and belonging.
Behind the Scenes: Writing Your English Is Great, But…
I didn’t set out to write a book. I set out to make sense of things — grief, identity, the sharp edges of memory — and ended up with a … Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Writing Your English Is Great, But…
Café con José: Closing 2025
Mi gente, If this year had a soundtrack, it would be full of shifts. Songs you didn’t expect to love. Pauses that taught you to listen. And maybe a few … Continue reading Café con José: Closing 2025
Café con José: The Backlash Behind the Beat
When it was announced that Bad Bunny would headline the next Super Bowl halftime show, social media exploded.At first, there was celebration, Puerto Rican flags, excitement, pride, joy. But within hours, the noise … Continue reading Café con José: The Backlash Behind the Beat
