What is implicit bias and how does it affect the workplace?

What are microaggressions and why do they matter?

What does it mean to be a "white person"? And how does it differ from being "European"? Dr. Jacqueline Battalora discusses the invention of "white people" in her book, Birth of a White Nation: The invention of White People and its Relevance Today.

Here are some key definitions and questions around homelessness. Look up the meaning of these words and write your own definitions. Follow your interests and reputable sources to learn more about community needs and resources related to poverty.

Ever wonder if you have unconscious biases? Project Implicit, a largescale study of implicit bias by Harvard, looks at attitudes towards race, gender, and more.

Many children are taught that race should be overlooked and that in order to be a truly equal society, we should be "color-blind" to race. Research by P.R.I.D.E demonstrates the benefits of exploring one's racial identity. 

Ever wonder what terms like Two-Spirit, queer, cisgender, 2S/LGBTQIA+ mean, or how to explain them to kids? Here is our handy vocabulary page:

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Caveat: At Queer Humboldt, we use the following definitions generally, but we also do our best to use the words individual people use to describe themselves when possible. There aren't just single definitions for queer terminology and language around these topics is constantly evolving. If someone uses a word to describe themselves and you don't know what they mean by it, it might be helpful to respectfully ask rather than assuming what their definition is.