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Sounding White Experiences
- Lila and Hana discuss being told they "sound white."
- Hana was told this throughout childhood; Lila, growing up, code-switched between groups, affecting her voice.
Linguistic Profiling
- There's a phenomenon called Linguistic Profiling, coined by Professor John Baugh.
- In a study, people were less likely to be told about available housing when using accents perceived as African American or Latino.
Lila's Profiling Experience
- Lila shares a personal anecdote about being linguistically profiled.
- A support group coordinator admitted to delaying contact because she hadn't realized Lila was Black.