Project Description
The results are powerful.
Racial micro-aggressions, as defined by Columbia University professor Derald Wing Sue, are “brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative racial slights and insults toward people of color.”
Though the delivery is frequently off-the-cuff and has no malicious intent behind it, instances of racial micro-aggression can be unforgettable for those who encounter them.
Put an End to Stereotypes
When building communities based on equality and respect, prejudging and misjudging can be divisive. People are often stereotyped by what they wear and how they look; these misperceptions can lead to hate crimes, prejudice, and bullying.
Oftentimes stereotypes form deep in one’s sub-conscious from societal influences. Snap judgments or first impressions occur without someone even being aware. Now is the time to be cognizant of your thoughts and perceptions before they become judgments and actions.
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