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‘This is how I speak’: The influence of the Black Chicago accent

Curious City by WBEZ Chicago

Apr 23, 202600:18:51Arts

A person’s accent can influence the way they are perceived. When it comes to broadcast journalism, the way a person talks is front and center and can open the door to both praise and unsolicited criticism. In our last ep...

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