The way we understand the world around us is often shaped by the stories we've been told. Stories or narratives that carry racial bias reinforce harmful stereotypes and the false notion that some people are more worthy of a fair shot than others. Let's explore some historical turning points that reveal why narrative change is important to achieving racial healing and equity. https://lnkd.in/gKtcR7tF #RacialEquity #HowWeHeal
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3wDefinitely, the way our brain is wired allows it to pick up anything that exists in one's environment. Unfortunately, the fact that our brain is negatively biased, the negative experience takes precedence to the positive one. Therefore, I totally agree that achieving racial healing and equity requires a narrative change. One thing I observe is that when children, at a very young age, see each other, there is a magnet that naturally bond them together, regardless of their language differences, physical appearance and others. Before you know it, they start playing with each other using their own ways of communication. However, the attitude of the parents/caregivers accompanying the children at that moment will determine wether they will continue playing or not. Children are smart enough to detect their parents/caregivers approval of their behavior. this is a way to concur with the idea that stories or narratives that carry racial bias reinforce harmful stereotypes.