INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY
Many students learn the phrase, "In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” How many children are simultaneously taught that Columbus discovered America? Throughout our American educational history, until fairly recently,…
Building An Inclusive Community Through Fighting Ableism
Telling someone “You do not look disabled” or “I don’t see you as disabled” is not the compliment some may think it is. It is said to reassure someone that…
National Day of Accountability: Taking action today and year-round
#BlackLivesMatter was founded as a response to the dehumanization of black people after the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s murder in 2013, but both the use of the hashtag on social…
Core Principles Explained: Core Principle #4
“Seek to impact someone’s heart, which will ultimately change their mind.” Have you ever seen a Ted Talk, an interview, or a spoken word performance that made you see something…
What is Ethnocentrism? Looking beyond the dominant culture
From Memorial Day through Labor Day, celebrations of Patriotism occur in many different ways. Many people attend barbeques on the weekends, light fireworks on the Fourth of July, display the…
Core Principles Explained: Core Principle #3
“We must intentionally include so as to not unintentionally exclude.” “We don’t discriminate, everyone is welcome here!” It sounds good on the surface, and it has great intentions behind it…
Familialism: Who is a part of your family?
If someone asked you, “Who is a part of your family?” Do you list blood relatives? Children? Extended family members? What about parents of friends who practically raised you? Some…
Juneteenth: United States’ Second Independence Day
You may not have heard of Juneteenth, and that is not surprising. In a poll put out by the New York Times last year (2021) after the announcement of Juneteenth…
Overcoming Heterosexism through Celebration
Pride Month is a celebration of LGBTQIA+ individuals and the resilience of those who identify as LGBTQIA+. Pride celebrations began in 1970 across the United States, and the world, following…
