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Category Archives: Diversity
A Black History Month Treat: The Other Mozart
Joseph Bologne, le Chevalier de Saint-Georges Joseph Bologne was born December 25, 1745, on the island of Guadeloupe in the West Indies. His father …
A Black History Month Treat: The Other Mozart
Impostor Syndrome: Exploring The Phenomenon That Contributes To Black Women’s Feelings of Inadequacy
If you ever felt like your success wasn’t yours to rightfully claim, you’ve probably experienced imposter syndrome. Discovered by psychologists …
Impostor Syndrome: Exploring The Phenomenon That Contributes To Black Women’s Feelings of Inadequacy
3 ½ Tips for Managing and Living with Creative Types
Is the creative person in your life driving you nuts? Eric Strong can help you get a grip with 3 ½ Tips for Managing and Living with Creative Types.
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Style
Alright all you fashionable shopaholics. The Chinese New Year starts February 19, 2015. Why should you get all excited? Because it’s a reason to go shopping of course. Tradition says wear Continue reading Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Style
Native American Fashion Trends- What’s acceptable and what’s offensive?
Pharrell Williams recently joined the growing list of celebrities who’ve offended not just Native Americans, but Natives. Period. To the dismay of many, Pharrell wore a war bonnet on the July 2014 cover of Elle UK. He later apologized, but not all offenders do. While some things are blatantly offensive others might not be so obvious, especially if the reason its offensive hasn’t been thoroughly explained.
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Watch American Red and Black: Stories of Afro-Native Identity
American Red and Black: Stories of Afro-Native Identity documents the experiences of six Afro-Native Americans who open up about racism and identity issues. Continue reading Watch American Red and Black: Stories of Afro-Native Identity
November is Native American Heritage Month
Thanksgiving and Veteran’s Day garner all of the attention during the month of November when the entire month is actually Native American Heritage Month.
Okay, sure Thanksgiving plays in schools across the nation give a small nod to Indians regarding the “feast”; and Natives serve in the military and are thus honored as Veterans, but can you name one without a quick internet search? Besides the foods feasted on by the Pilgrims and Indians, what other contributions have Natives made that you can name off the top of your head?
My point is that Native Americans don’t receive the recognition they deserve.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Had it not been for The View (with new co-host Rosie Perez) , I wouldn’t have know that its Hispanic Heritage Month. Celebrated from September 15 through October 15, it hardly receives any recognition.
