A question Of Language: An interview w/ Keon Vincent

Q:Where do you consider home?

A: My house, My friends (smiles, laughter) um North Richmond

Q: What makes it feel like home

A: (smiles) My family *puts head down*, my friends

Q:Describe the characteristics of the people there

A: Um, Majority of the people are nice. *Hand movement, elbow on face* everybody knows each other. They’re kind and generous. There is a sense of community. Everybody is independent/ fast paced

Q: List & define 3 words that are uniquely spoke by you?

A: *Laughs* I say um a lot, thats just me though. Sis, I use it when I’m calling somebody or talking about somebody. 123! is something my sister and I say all of the time

Q: Do you use those words? (why or why not)?

A: Yea, its normal to me

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