Storytelling with a Global Voice

Accent Unmuted is a nonprofit dedicated to changing the way accented immigrants are heard and perceived through storytelling that builds familiarity, empathy, and community.

Our live events feature vibrant, funny, heartfelt, and goosebump-inducing stories told by people whose voices are often left off the mic.

Carefully curated, intimate events that expand our idea of stories worth sharing and who gets to tell them.

Accent Unmuted is proud to partner with KUTX (Austin's NPR station). Our events are held at KUT's iconic Studio 1A and our stories are regularly featured on the KUT's Austin Signal.

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tackling accent bias through storytelling

OUR MISSION

Accent Unmuted is a nonprofit organization dedicated to dismantling accent bias by changing the way immigrant voices are heard. Where storytelling builds familiarity, empathy, and community.

The organization provides a public platform for accented immigrants to share their authentic stories and amplifies those stories through live events, broadcast media, and community programming.

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Attend Events

Attend our quarterly storytelling events or our community programming across the Austin area.

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Direct Support

Your contributions fund our advocacy programs and help us create resources for immigrant communities across Texas.

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Nominate a Speaker

Nominate yourself or a speaker to tell a story at a future Accent Unmuted live event.

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HIRING

Accented speakers rated as less competent & hireable — with identical qualifications

Why Dismantling Accent Bias Matters

EARNING

Foreign-born workers with strong accents earn 15–20% less, even controlling for education

ADVANCEMENT

Accented speakers are often seen as lacking in "executive presence" and leadership qualities needed to advance