Problem
I. "Touching the third rail" is a metaphor that is used to refer to a precarious potentially heated topic of discussion. (Literally, it is an electrified rail placed between train tracks that provides electricity that powers the train.) Is discussing issues of racial discrimination and justice a matter of "touching the third rail" in our community? Why or why not?
II. If being "color blind" means ignoring problems of racism, explain, in your own words, what "color brave" means.
III. Mellody explains that she's a proponent of having honest and courageous discussions about race, not because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the smart thing to do. She believes that businesses, science, and research will be improved with color bravery. Explain why?
IV. Why is it important for teachers to be interculturally competent?
V. Looking at stages 5 and 6 (the highest), what are some things that you can do to become more interculturally sensitive, and competent?