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The poetry of everyday language | Julián Delgado Lopera

Jun 1, 2023

Julián Delgado Lopera is a writer who explores the beauty and strength of mixed languages, particularly in immigrant and queer communities. They discuss how language can divide us and argue for its potential to foster connection. Through personal stories, Julián highlights the importance of embracing diverse linguistic expressions and challenges conventional notions of 'proper' English. They celebrate the creative use of Spanglish and queer slang in the LGBTQ+ community, envisioning a world where everyone can express themselves freely.

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Juli Delgado Lopera

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Intro

2min

The Complexity of Language and Identity

7min

The Transformative Power of Language in LGBTQ+ Culture

3min

Embracing the Diversity of Language

3min

In a captivating, poetic ode to the beauty and strength of mixed languages, writer Julián Delgado Lopera paints a picture of immigrant and queer communities united not by their refinement of language but by the creative inventions that spring from their mouths. They invite everyone to reconsider what "proper" English sounds like – and imagine a blended future where those on the margins are able to speak freely.

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