Words Have Power: How Language Shapes Perception and Reinforces Bias
Words have meaning. Some carry significant weight, yet people often manipulate them to fit their own narratives.
The Past Is Still with Us
“The past isn’t dead. It’s not even past.” – William Faulkner, American Novelist I was listening to my favorite podcast, Hidden Brain, when the guest, Dr. Claude Steele quoted Faulkner. The episode was about stereotype threat and Steele was making a key point. He explained how long-held stereotypes about our racial group, gender, or other …