CultureCon Audience Corrects Interviewer's Mispronunciation of Issa Rae's Name
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Vulture
During a chat at CultureCon, interviewer Glenda McNeal mispronounced Issa Rae's name, prompting a disapproving audience to correct her. McNeal tried to diffuse the situation by joking about her own racial background, but not everyone was appeased. McNeal eventually pronounced Rae's name correctly, and the crowd cheered. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of mispronouncing Rae's name, which she has previously expressed dislike for.