Diversity appreciation is something people around the world take for granted. This subject effects everyone because of how diverse our society has become. Many people sadly choose not to take advantage of this opportunity to learn about other cultures. Michael Baver talks about how he wanted the youth to attain a better understanding for their own culture as well as the cultures of others so they would be better neighbors in the longrun. This better understanding will promote a better society for people to live in, and I believe that people will be more open minded if they are knowledgeable about cultures outside their own.
Staten Island's first step to uniting their community was to have a potluck dinner that included the attendance of religious and political leaders as well as people from the community. The group was very diverse, and after the first meeting they decided to meet once a month in order to better understand each others' culture. The group decided to host a diversity festival in order to show the progress they had made. This festival started by the group going out to places where different cultures and ethnicities met in order to invite them to participate in the festival. This festival showcased students artwork from their culture, documentaries, and a diverse range of cultural performances.
Diversity appreciation is important at Westminster College because we are so diverse. It is a great opportunity to learn about the culture of many international students. We just have to break out of the divide and find a way to connect with one another.
