RIP: Sidney Poitier, Lani Guinier, Max Julien
On the surnames of three Black Americans.
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Show Notes
Actors Sidney Poitier and Max Julien and law professor Lani Guinier — all of whom died this month — have last names that reveal fascinating stories about pronunciation, etymology and language change.
Visit Lexicon Valley. A Booksmart Studios production. Episode 230: "RIP: Sidney Poitier, Lani Guinier, Max Julien." With John McWhorter. Produced and edited by Mike Vuolo. All rights reserved.
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