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What does solidarity feel like? The Somatics of Solidarity
What does Solidarity Feel Like? Introduction Solidarity is a powerful force that brings people together in support of a common cause. It transcends boundaries and connects individuals from diverse...
Money, Sex, and Social Justice
— By J. Elliott Cisneros, Edited by Cathy Butler I grew up with a lot of unknown and unacknowledged privilege. I was a straight boy: cis-gender, able-bodied, Christian, middle-class, and white. From...
3 Examples of Unconscious Bias and How to Eliminate Them:
A closer look at the Power Difference Model (PDM) copyright by The Sum--a 501c3 in Charlottesville, VA There are three primary patterns of unconscious bias. We each tend to hold one of these...
The Power of Difference Model In-Depth
© 2016--All Rights Reserved Carla Sherrell, Ed.D., J. Elliott Cisneros M.Ed.Revised and Updated by J. Elliott Cisneros 9/2019 INTRODUCTION The Power of Difference Model is a tool for understanding...