Growing up Latino/Hispanic in the US As a child, I had no awareness of what it meant to be not white. I knew there were negative ideas about People of Color, but I had not yet understood myself as a racial being. I did not see myself or my people as different from anyone else, […]

When I was six, I picked Cinderella for my Halloween costume. My mother went all out to prepare me for the day. She used hot curlers, hair spray, and makeup. I felt like I was getting ready for a real ball. When she was done, I slipped on the costume and walked over to my […]

When I was six, I picked Cinderella for my Halloween costume. My mother went all out to prepare me for the day. She used hot curlers, hair spray, and makeup. I felt like I was getting ready for a real ball. When she was done, I slipped on the costume and walked over to my […]

Anglo conformity pressures begin in early childhood. We are encouraged to behave like everyone else and believe white cultural norms are the best way for everyone. Conformity is reinforced in various ways, including family discussions about race, school curricula, and social media platforms like Facebook or Instagram. Conformity refers to the tendency of people to […]

What is Folk Theory? Folk theory is the common-sense understanding of the world that people have. It’s the kind of knowledge that people acquire through everyday experience rather than through formal education. They affect how we see the world and everyone in it. How Does One’s Common Sense Impact Their Perception of the World? Common […]

What is Folk Theory? Folk theory is the common-sense understanding of the world that people have. It’s the kind of knowledge that people acquire through everyday experience rather than through formal education. They affect how we see the world and everyone in it. How Does One’s Common Sense Impact Their Perception of the World? Common […]

During a recent discussion on cultural appropriation, I was asked, “Should cultures stay in their lanes?” This person felt that cultures are meant to be shared and that people develop empathy and appreciation through exposure. I argued that we get to know other cultures not through cultural appropriation but through taking the time to learn […]

Specific behaviors displayed by dominant group members are so profound and familiar that just about every racial and ethnic minority is well-versed in them. These behaviors set the foundation for the experience of minorities in the U.S. These experiences shape the cultures of minority groups and even shape how individuals see themselves and the world […]

Specific behaviors displayed by dominant group members are so profound and familiar that just about every racial and ethnic minority is well-versed in them. These behaviors set the foundation for the experience of minorities in the U.S. These experiences shape the cultures of minority groups and even shape how individuals see themselves and the world […]

White people do have their own culture. Now take a step back and breathe. Many have a powerful reaction to the idea of white culture. There could be several different reasons for this. People tend to react strongly to discussions on ethnicity and culture in general. Everyone has firm opinions on the matter but rarely […]

A hidden connection between BIPOC (Black and Indigenous People of Color) worldwide is not being discussed. It is time for these realities to be brought into the light and for people to start taking responsibility for the damage that has been done. The Devastating Connection between BIPOC in the US & Abroad You don’t need […]

A hidden connection between BIPOC (Black and Indigenous People of Color) worldwide is not being discussed. It is time for these realities to be brought into the light and for people to start taking responsibility for the damage that has been done. The Devastating Connection between BIPOC in the US & Abroad You don’t need […]

There are a lot of discussions these days about the importance of inclusion and diversity in the workplace. But what about internalized dominance? Internalized dominance is a term used to describe how people internalize the values and beliefs of white supremacy. It is a complex phenomenon that can be difficult to understand fully. It also […]

Sitting in class during my fifth-grade year, my teacher told us that America is a melting pot. She explained that America is a land of immigrants who all blend together. And that is what makes America so unique. I envisioned people of all cultures and creeds entering through a doorway. Afterward, they come out to the […]

Sitting in class during my fifth-grade year, my teacher told us that America is a melting pot. She explained that America is a land of immigrants who all blend together. And that is what makes America so unique. I envisioned people of all cultures and creeds entering through a doorway. Afterward, they come out to the […]