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
The Challenges of Translating Political Messages!
“Whatever field you work in, translation is never only a matter of words. The act of translating consists in carrying a meaning from one set of readers to another, and to make sure that the readers of your words will feel the same as the readers of the original text.” BÉRENGÈRE VIENNOT reflects on translating Presidents Obama and Trump into French.
https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/lost-in-trumpslation-an-interview-with-berengere-viennot/
Why Intersectionality Can’t Wait, by Kimberlé Crenshaw in the Washington Post (from September 2015)
“Mere words won’t change the way that some people — the less-visible members of political constituencies — must continue to wait for leaders, decision-makers and others to see their struggles. In the context of addressing the racial disparities that still plague our nation, activists and stakeholders must raise awareness about the intersectional dimensions of racial injustice that must be addressed to enhance the lives of all youths of color.”
Language and Development
How do we talk about different parts of the world and how does that reflect our bias? In this article, Sarika Bansal talks about the cliches, double standards, and loaded terms (and images) that are unfortunately quite common.
Amazing Maps of the World, from the Telegraph
Gun ownership, divorce, and energy, to happiness, check out these maps!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/maps-and-graphics/amazing-maps-of-the-world-part-2/
In a Refugee Migrant’s shoes…
A traveling exhibit provides crucial insight into the challenges and ordeals of what it’s like to be a refugee.
Southern Food as a Gateway to Explore Oppression
Historian Michael Twitty uses Southern food to create awareness and education about slavery.
Intercultural Resources 