Commentary: Diverse ethnic-studies program makes us stronger
Special to CalMatters
As a longtime rabbi and activist for the poor, I have seen how testimony of the human experience changes minds and makes for a better society.
I’ve seen women experiencing homelessness call for city leaders to effect change; veterans tell of harrowing times in war, pleading for mental health treatment; and children convey how they have given up food so that their siblings could eat.
What I’ve seen has taught me that a strong democracy is made of diverse stories.
California is perhaps the most diverse state in the union, with nearly a hundred different languages spoken, and home to many diaspora communities, including my own. The stories of all families have much in common, especially in overcoming challenges and striving for betterment. Sharing our stories, including the more shameful moments of our interrelated histories, offers us a chance to heal, create empathy and empower students to enga
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