This book examines bilingual education in the Bronx through the lenses of raciolinguistics and culturally sustaining pedagogy (CSP). It explores how systemic inequities and linguistic discrimination affect multilingual learners, particularly those from marginalized communities. Using a qualitative ethnographic approach, including classroom observations and practitioner research, the study investigates the lived experiences of students and educators to identify inequitable practices and propose actionable strategies. The project emphasizes linguistic justice, advocating for educational environments that affirm students’ cultural and linguistic identities. By addressing diversity within Latinidad and challenging traditional norms, this work offers a timely, impactful contribution to promoting equity and inclusion in multilingual education. 

Annmary Lopez is a scholar specializing in Literacy Studies, with a passion for promoting equity and inclusion for marginalized learners and their families. She holds a PhD in Education from Hofstra University, USA where her dissertation focused on the intersection of immigrant language learners’ literacy, adult mindsets, and the human impact of education. She also holds an MSEd in Bilingual Education, an MA in Sociology, from City College of New York and most recently complete an MS in Data Science at Hofstra University to further integrate data-driven approaches into her educational work. She loves spending time with her family and traveling.