Diversity and Multicultural

Spitfires, Latin Lovers & Bandidos The Latino Stereotype in Film / Alma Martinez

Spitfires, Latin Lovers & Bandidos The Latino Stereotype in Film / Alma Martinez

* Who created the Latino stereotype and why? * What is the American stereotype? * Is there any truth in stereotypes? * Why are images of bandidos, maids and talking Chihuahuas offensive to the Latino community? Alma Martinez, a dynamic speaker and motivator, addresses the construct of the Latino stereotype in film and television and [Read more…]

White Privilege Pop Quiz: The Test You Can’t Fail / Molly Secours

White Privilege Pop Quiz: The Test You Can’t Fail / Molly Secours

With humor and compassion, Molly Secours deftly navigates the murky waters of racial bias and encourages honest discussion. Secours effectively reveals how even those with ‘good intentions’ inadvertently promote division and disparity. By asking ourselves a few key questions, we develop empathy while learning how a lack of inquiry can perpetuate ‘white privilege’ and inequity [Read more…]

Diversity University / Monti Washington

Diversity University / Monti Washington

Beginning at a very young age, Monti  had every excuse in the world to give up and be unsuccessful. From broken homes, poverty, abuse and foster care, he could have easily fallen under the radar. Using slam poetry and role-playing, there has never been a more powerful young speaker who can connect with and inspire [Read more…]