Pronouncing my name wrong has been, and remains, one of the micro aggressions that existed at my…

…cus on her name as foreign compared to English-derived names, despite her being born in California. Their refusal to bridge the gap and pronounce her name correctly has become a metaphorical border wall — a way of keeping racial and ethnic minorities out by refusing to treat them with the civility extended to ingroup members. Doubling down on saying Kamala's name wrong is a classic example of how microaggressions function. …
Why Saying Kamala's Name Wrong is a Racist Exercise in Futility
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Dr. Allison Wiltz
Toni Crowe
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Aug 18, 2024
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Pronouncing my name wrong has been, and remains, one of the micro aggressions that existed at my job back when I worked with others. So disrespectful.
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Written by Toni Crowe
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Sharing the hard lessons I've learned in life. Best-selling author. Humorist. Editor. Writing whatever interests me . Owner: No Air. Editor:MuddyUm.
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