When “Your English Is Great” Is a Compliment With Conditions
Why “your English is great” isn’t always a compliment. Learn how language, accents, and identity are tied to bias and belonging in America.
Tag: writing
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: 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
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
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
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: Gayle, Katy, and the Celebrity Space Flight That Has Everyone Talking
When Gayle King and Katy Perry went to space, headlines called it historic. But real representation goes beyond photo ops. In this edition of Café con José, I reflect on space tourism, visibility, and the trailblazers in STEM who rarely get the spotlight — but deserve far more than a seat.
