Here's a sign featuring both Arabic through the name "Aladdin" as well as English through the subsequent "bail bonds" part. Perhaps the business is owned by or was previously owned by someone with an Arabic name, which could at least imply a population other than white European english-speakers.
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7434
United States
Arlington
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10250
United States
Tucson
This is Mr. Baja Fish. Inside the menu is in Spanish or English. The tacos are BIG and Beautiful!!!
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United States
Providence
Spanish & Englishh
RILL
146954
United States
Providence
CVS
RILL
85770
United States
Fort Worth
Spanish and English used for tequila add.
Spanish as vice
155146
United States
Middletown
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RILL
42506
United States
Kailua
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
43018
United States
Columbus
Noodles
117002
United States
Malone
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131851
United States
Everett
an information placard detailing the establishment of a library that's in Everett. The establishment of the building is in part inspired by Andrew Carnegie, a 19th century steel mill executive. Having information that's only English prevents others from enjoying the foundation of this building.
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3339
United States
Hilo
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7435
United States
Arlington
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10251
United States
Tucson
This store is a mexican grocery store filled many ingredients used by Mexicans or Mexican Americans. it is also has a small bakery and a butcher/deli counter.
142347
United States
Woonsocket
Spanish
RILL
146955
United States
Providence
Pila de moda
RILL
154891
Amelia O
United States
Laie
Pidgin and English
At the Polynesian Cultural Center, I came across this “Soda Bomb” soda truck. What struck me was that the menu was mainly in English but had incorporated Pidgin elements. For example, the “Shoots,” “Ho Nah,” “Ho Cuz,” “Das Cherreh,” and “Broke Da Mouth” drinks are all elements/phrases within the Pidgin language. This showed me how businesses use elements such as Pidgin to connect to local customers. The use of Pidgin here reflects the community around it. It made me realize that multilingualism also represents culture, and that language choices in public spaces can make people feel recognized and embodied.
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