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The Power of the Accent


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Why does sounding “neutral” open doors? In this episode, we explore accent bias, the hidden hierarchy of English, and the quiet pressure immigrants face to soften their tongues to survive. Referencing To the Girl in English Class by Hafsa Abdullahi, we unpack how pronunciation becomes power, and why your accent is not something to erase, but something to honor.

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Intro/Outro Song: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Manu Dibango - Africratie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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