Multicultural Initiatives: Interesting Ad Campaign

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I teach several courses under the broad topic of "Multicultural Education," prioritizing social justice issues of access, power/privilege, & narrowing the academic achievement gap. I am a person of color and I almost always have a white co-teacher. We include topics, such as: racism, sexism, heterosexism, ableism, ethnocentrism, deculturalization, transforming curriculum, etc. This is a place where I post information that we teach; lesson plans for activities; and resources we use and/or which are shared with me by my adult students.

Friday, August 29, 2014

Interesting Ad Campaign

"If you laugh, you get it. If you are offended, you're part of the problem"

"Time to open up the can of 'I'm not a racist, but…"
"Well-meaning people sometimes make off-handed remarks to each other and to people of color that are hurtful and offensive. Calling out friends and acquaintances on remarks like those in this clip is beyond frustrating because no one ever wants to admit the nuances of racism. Thank the heavens for comedians."

http://www.upworthy.com/if-you-laugh-you-get-it-if-youre-offended-youre-part-of-the-problem?c=ufb1