Race: Language Matters
Anisha Menath '21 During discussions during classes or conversations at SHP, I have realized that there is a general lack of education of language to use when talking about important identity factors, specifically race and ethnicity. This is no one’s fault, and I am not trying to blame anyone. If students are not educated, they are unable to understand the implications of the words that they use. If teachers do not have the resources to educate students about race, then they are unable to improve and facilitate a good and safe space for discussions about race. In general, having conversations…