by Michael Strickland In the architecture of everyday conversation, some voices echo in marble halls while others whisper against soundproof walls. Cultural power dynamics play out constantly in workplace settings, often in subtle ways that can significantly impact people’s experiences and career trajectories. Consider how communication styles reflect cultural power dynamics. In many Western corporate…
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Having children? In THIS economy?
Are you destroying Western civilization if you don’t procreate? By Sarah Li-Cain There’s been much hand-wringing over birthrates in recent years. And, depending on where you grew up, you might even be told you’re selfish for not wanting to have children. Or mutliple chilren. In this episode, we’re going to look at the financial realities…
How The Murder of Emmett Till Led To The Creation Of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone was created by Rod Serling, who believed in using television as a platform for social activism and commentary.The show was initially inspired by the murder of Emmett Till, a Black teenager who was brutally killed in Mississippi in the 1950s.Serling’s attempts to directly adapt Till’s story were met with censorship, leading him…
The language we speak influences and shapes our perception of the world
The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, also known as linguistic relativity, suggests that the language we speak influences and shapes our perception of the world. It posits that different languages can lead speakers to think differently about the same reality. A question was recently raised: How does the Sapir–Whorf hypothesis work when it comes to Third-Culture Kids? Third-Culture…
HBCU: The Power of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) Executive Director Marybeth Gasman and Senior Research Associate Levon T. Esters are proud to release a new book examining the role Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) play in empowering Black students, fostering economic development, building community, and mentoring leaders and activists. HBCU: The Power of Historically Black…
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