In The Media

Black Linguistic Innovation

I spoke recently to the New York Times about linguistic innovation specifically by word renowned rapper, Megan Thee Stallion [Access Here], and shared some of my thoughts on the variable usage of "ghetto" with Today! NBC Universal [Access Here]. I welcome you to check our this episode of Radiolingo podcast, a Crooked Media and Duolingo production hosted by Ahmed Ali Akbar, where I talk with Ahmed about how we make assumptions about people based on how they speak [Access Here]. Here is also the podcast Standard Deviations where I talk about the history of African American English [Access Here]. The University of Oregon featured my discussions of how hip hop shaped American English. 

Usage of LOL

I have contributed to multiple outlets about the use of LOL including importantly that our usage is a prime example of people giving meaning to a small but significant marker for a myriad of community purposes. Check out my interview with Nerdist at this link and my interview with VICE Magazine at this link.

Linguistics & Education

I've spoken on Bronxnet's Public Health America  [Access Here] about the PhD process and linguistics education. I've also written with Dr. Lillian Ardell about the importance of considering linguistic bias language in education bilingual literacy [Access Here].

Be sure to check out the episode below of the PBS Digital Series Otherwords, where I demystify some common misconceptions about African American English alongside the Otherwords' host (and dear friend!), Dr. Erica Brozovsky.