“Color My World” Diversity for Teens Health Careers Academy Scholars YEAR 1 - January Lowcountry, Mid-Carolina, Pee Dee, Upstate AHEC Regions © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2006

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“Color My World” Learning Objectives Define diversity and it’s importance in a healthcare environment. Describe how our differences shape the way we see the world, ourselves, and others. Explain the concept of forgiveness. Character Moment: RESPECT © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2006

“Only those who dare to fail greatly, can ever achieve greatly.” © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2006 Quote by: Robert Francis Kennedy, Jr.

Diversity is … Appreciating (and respecting) the unique differences in the backgrounds, beliefs and values of others. We find diversity in many areas of society today. © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2006

Importance of Tolerance Tolerance is the ability to show sympathy for beliefs and practices of others who are different than you. Treat people with respect no matter who they are! © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2006 Source: What Do You Stand For? For Teens. Free Spirit Publishing. “People hate what they don’t understand.” Anonymous

The more tolerant you are … The more open you are to learning about others. The more you learn … The less you fear. The less you fear … The more comfortable you are other people. The more people you know … The more interesting life is! © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2006 Understanding Tolerance Source: What Do You Stand For? For Teens. Free Spirit Publishing, 2005.

“All teenagers are … !” Have you ever felt misunderstood because of your age? Sound like a broken record? STAND UP! Let’s set the record straight! © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2006 For The Record … Source: What Do You Stand For? For Teens. Free Spirit Publishing, 2005.

Mixin’ It Up! Imagine an America where … –Everyone looked the same way. –Everyone believed the same things. Fortunately, America is anything but ORDINARY! Diversity is cool to some and not so cool to others! © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2006 Adapted from:

“When Fighting Racist Behaviors, What Do YOU Do When...?” YOU hear someone making racial or ethnic remarks? YOU hear someone telling an “off color” joke? YOU hear someone making fun of someone with a disability? YOUR friends make fun of others different than you? © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2006

“It is by forgiving that one is forgiven.” Quote by Mother Teresa

Every Hour, Day, Week… Hour: Someone commits a hate crime. Day: 8 Blacks, 3 Whites, 3 Gays, 3 Jews, and 1 Latino are victims of a hate crime. Week: A cross is burned. © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2006 Source:

Character Moment “R – E – S – P – E – C - T!” © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2006

Celebrate Kwanzaa! 7 Days - December 26 – January 1 Kwanzaa is a celebration of family, community, and culture. Official colors of Kwanzaa are: Black, Red, and Green. –Black for the people –Red for their struggle –Green for the future and hope that comes from their struggle © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2006 President George W. Bush said in his 2004 Presidential Message, “Millions of African Americans and people of African descent gather to celebrate their heritage and ancestry." Source:

Wrap It UP … The End! Distribute Evaluation Administer Post-TEST –Not So Comfortable Comfort Zone © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2006