‘Usually Offensive’
red·skin \ˈred-ˌskin\
(noun) usually offensive : American Indian
Note the “usually offensive” — a warning from one of the more neutral arbitrators of American English, Merriam-Webster. “Redskin” is a pejorative term, and should be used with caution, if at all.
Lesbian Teen Wins Prom Equality
Many gays and lesbians feel understandably frustrated right now. The U.S. military’s “Don’t ask, don’t tell” policy has yet to be repealed. And over the last 13 months, voters have approved gay marriage bans in Arizona, California, Florida and Maine.
Cheers for Mix It Up Day
When the start of Mix It Up at Lunch Day was announced at Seth Johnson Elementary in Montgomery, Ala., cheers rose up in the halls. At lunch, the fifth-grade class – leaders of this year’s activities – proudly displayed the banner they created for the event.
Mix It Up: Score One for Humanity
Two truths and one lie.
That’s how Mix It Up at Lunch Day began at Fordson High School in Dearborn, Mich. Students sat down to lunch with people who were not in their usual social circle. As an icebreaker, students played a game in which one person told two truths and one lie: the rest of the group had to guess which statement was false.
Thousands to Mix It Up Today
Mix It Up at Lunch Day is here! Across the country today, thousands of students will take the time to cross social barriers and sit with someone new at lunch. And it’s clear that there are many ways of doing Mix – ways as diverse and inspiring as the students themselves.
