by Kira Banks | Jan 27, 2013 | Opinion Pieces
This week, we will focus our lens on culture and our own personal stories. We will reflect on the various cultural groups we belong to and how we have been socialized into our group memberships. Our group memberships are key ways in which we “get” culture....
by Kira Banks | Jan 19, 2013 | Opinion Pieces
Welcome to week two! If you didn’t get a chance to participate in week one, you can always revisit previous challenges throughout this process. This week we will focus on race as a social construct. That might sound odd if this is the first time you are hearing...
by Kira Banks | Jan 10, 2013 | Opinion Pieces
Welcome aboard! When I first mentioned the idea of a racial baggage challenge, it was a joke. “The Biggest Loser” was debuting that night; I was reflecting on new year’s resolutions and race relations. But then, people started “liking” my post and declaring “I’m in.”...
by Kira Banks | Jan 6, 2013 | Opinion Pieces
As the new year begins, it is filled with goals, visions, ideals, and sights set high.That’s not a bad thing, per se. But I think what we would be wise to also keep in the forefront the reality that with great change comes discomfort. If we think about making a great...
