This interesting article looks at the language we use about history — especially that of the Civil War (or should it be called War of Rebellion):
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Disability Etiquette!
Suggestions for talking to people with disabilities and the real issues they reflect:
http://disabilitythinking.com/disabilitythinking/2016/8/6/disability-etiquette-in-3-questions
Race and “the Talk”
This commercial for Proctor and Gable give a look into the realities and fears of Black families in the United States.
How Do Labels Influence What We See?
Six photographers were told different information about the same man. Look at how their portraits differ.
North American Native Lands
Are you in North America? Do you know about the Native American history of the places you live, work, or call home? This website can help. The maps here (and their links) can help you learn about Native territories, treaties, and languages.
“Why Americans Smile So Much: How immigration and cultural values affect what people do with their faces” by OLGA KHAZAN
While there are some universally recognizable facial expressions, different cultures have different rules for displaying them. This article looks at why Americans smile more than people from other countries.
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/05/why-americans-smile-so-much/524967/
“Why do we think poor people are poor because of their own bad choices?” by Maia Szalavitz
This is part of a series on inequality and opportunity in America, from the Guardian Newspaper.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/jul/05/us-inequality-poor-people-bad-choices-wealthy-bias
What is it Like for an African-American to live in Africa?
Here is one young man’s experience of living in Senegal:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/being-african-american-in-senegal_us_58d9625be4b04f2f079271bb
How We Describe Crime Victims Reveals Bias
How Culture Shapes our Assumptions
Did you see the interview with the Korea expert, from his home office, where his children come into the room? Who did you think the woman was who frantically pulled them out?
http://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/Do-you-see-what-I-see-11023043.php
Intercultural Resources 