CultureCon Audience Calls Out Interviewer for Mispronouncing Issa Rae’s Name on Stage
The audience at CultureCon was quick to correct the mispronunciation of Issa Rae’s name during an onstage conversation on Saturday. “You guys know a lot about Issa Rae for all the incredible work that she’s done,” interviewer Glenda McNeal said, pronouncing Rae’s name “Ih-suh.” The audience interrupted McNeal by shouting the correct pronunciation — “Ee-suh” — […]