Norma-Mendoza Denta

Professor of Anthropology, UCLA

UCLA professor of anthropology

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A project called Los Angeles Speaks is looking at how language evolves and affects communities, including neighborhoods impacted by recent wildfires.

California accents are way more complex than you think

A project called Los Angeles Speaks is looking at how language evolves and affects communities, including neighborhoods impacted by recent wildfires.

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