Revolutions are instruments of change. They are often used when an existing leadership refuses to embrace progress. These transformations are fundamental to the growth and evolution of civilization. Learning about revolutions that changed the world can help us appreciate the sacrifices made by our ancestors and encourage us to embark on our own revolutions. These…
10 Fascinating Indigenous Cultures from Around the World (and why we should protect them)
Indigenous people make up 6% of the world population, are spread across 90 countries, and speak 4000 languages. They have centuries of rich heritage consisting of cultural practices and knowledge that we can learn from. These ten fascinating indigenous cultures from around the world will not only broaden your horizons but help you recognize the…
Gender Bias and Discrimination: What it is and How it Can Be Avoided
Living in a world where men dominate in positions of power, the rules aren’t always made to support the growth and progress of women. Establishing gender equality will have dramatic benefits and lead to improvements in both family life and the wider community. Find out how gender bias and discrimination impact girls and women from…
Why You Don’t Need to be in Power to Change the World
No matter how committed we are to changing the world, we can’t make progress unless we believe that we have the power to do so. You don’t need to be famous or a trailblazer to make a difference. There are many ways to contribute, no matter what profession you’re in. You’ll find inspiration in these…
Leaders in History: What We Can Learn From the Wisest
Throughout history, we’ve seen leaders who were brilliant strategists and skilled at warfare. But knowledge doesn’t always result in wise leadership. The wisest leaders are those who combine knowledge with empathy and sound judgment. These timeless pieces of wisdom from some of the wisest leaders in history will inspire you to be an effective leader…
How to Develop Intercultural Empathy
Intercultural empathy is an essential competency in our diverse, global society. It leads to better communication, understanding, and respect for each other. Like any other skill, we must develop it by being aware of our blocks and replacing them with understanding and better communication skills. In doing so, we open ourselves to forming deeper and…
What 2020 Has Taught Us About Humanity
2020 was a challenging year, but we can use the events to become more resilient as humans. On the surface, this period looks like a time of disruption and despair, when it’s really a deeper call for each and every one of us to slow down and appreciate the things we missed when we were…
How to Use Social Media to Promote Social Good
Having free reign to post and share whatever we want on the Internet requires understanding the impact our online presence has on others. When we see social media as more than just a place to self-promote, we can us our platform to promote social good and support causes that are important to us. (Estimated reading…
Accent Bias: Why We Need to Stop Accent Shaming and Discrimination
Normalizing accents is part of the broader vision to create a just society where everyone is deemed worthy, regardless of their origins. When we focus on embracing each other’s uniqueness, rather than fixating on our differences, we level the playing field. Whatever side of the accent shaming fence you find yourself on, keep these thoughts…
What Colorism is and How to Overcome it
Colorism is when people of color not only face prejudice outside their ethnic group but among members of their own race as well. It highlights the biases that exist within specific ethnic groupings that lighter complexions are more attractive and valuable than darker ones. It’s s a societal problem that needs to be fought with…