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talk to mi nice, episode 1: language & human rights in jamaica

talk to mi nice, episode 1: language & human rights in jamaica

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in this episode of 'talk to me nice', cecile emeke and hubert devonish explore the intricate relationship between language, identity, and politics in jamaica. they discuss the ongoing struggle for the recognition of jamaican as an official language, the implications of language rights, and the cultural dynamics within the jamaican diaspora. the conversation highlights the complexities of language discrimination, the progress made towards officialization, and the urgent need for social justice in language rights.

00:00 introduction to language and identity
04:09 the political landscape of jamaican language
09:54 creeping officialization of jamaican language
16:04 personal experiences and perspectives on language
30:04 the urgency of language recognition
39:11 the role of the artist in society
44:05 language politics and identity
49:10 the journey towards language recognition
54:32 cultural appropriation and language dynamics
01:00:05 the future of jamaican and black british englishinstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talktominicepod/twitter: https://twitter.com/talktominicepod/
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