October 9th 2023.
At CultureCon, a panel featuring Issa Rae was thrown off track when the moderator, Glenda McNeal, mispronounced the starlet's name. The audience erupted in shouts of the correct pronunciation and it seemed to take everyone by surprise. Issa Rae laughed alongside McNeal as they tried to get the conversation back on track.
McNeal quickly corrected herself and apologized to Issa Rae, but not before saying "It's okay to be vulnerable and don't get it right all the time. That's my life. That is my life, and you should embrace it."
This moment demonstrates the growing trend in the Black community for individuals to reclaim their names, whether of African origin or derived from their parents. Fans of Issa Rae were not going to let her name be mispronounced and they made sure it was pronounced accurately and proudly.
The conversation resumed and Issa Rae shared her insight on making diverse spaces in Hollywood. The exchange serves as a reminder to always be aware of how names are pronounced and to respect the importance of names in various cultures.
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