Day 8: Reflect on the following in any way you'd like before moving on to this week's challenges:
What makes you different?
A time you felt like an outsider and how you dealt with it.
An instance when someone went out of their way to make you feel included.(Or: Have you ever gone out of your way to make someone feel included?)
Do you feel that your friends are more similar or dissimilar to you?
A lot can be learned by listening to the experiences of previous generations. What surprised you while watching this video?
Watch as this student explains the differences of terms such as "Hispanic" and "Latinx." What can we learn about the experiences of others?
Watch as Asian Americans read secrets about the Asian American and Pacific islander experience.
Was there anything that stood out for you that was surprising? How did this discussion change your perspective? Heighten your awareness?
Watch as indigenous people share their experiences and perspectives.
What did you learn when listening to the experiences of these individuals?
Watch this video as individuals explain Intersectionality.
How does Intersectionality add another dimension to an individual's story? How can we as a community move towards being more culturally competent?
Watch Jamila Lyiscott, who calls herself a "tri-tongued orator," celebrate and challenge the three distinct forms of English she speaks with her friends, with her classmates, and with her parents. Is the language one uses indicative of intelligence? Of ignorance?