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BYU psychology professor Niwako Yamawaki shared hers and others’ experiences as immigrants and minorities at the annual Hickman Diversity and Inclusion Lecture on Feb. 19.
Yamawaki spoke as this year’s recipient of the Hickman Diversity, Collaboration and Inclusion Award. In addition to sharing experiences, she called the audience to be Christian and compassionate.
Yamawaki clarified that this billboard from her native country Japan is welcoming visitors to a town pronounced “Usa” and is not to be confused with the United States of America. She shared her experiences as an immigrant to the United States in a Feb. 19 address titled “My Perspective as an Immigrant.” (Holly Cluff)
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Geston Pierre told students to respect each other as human beings. He and Berny Jacques were both guest speakers at the Center for Peace and Conflict Resolution’s webinar, “Respect & Rebellion: A Purple America” held on Jan. 21. (Holly Cluff)
People can engage in respectful dialogue in spite of differing ideological views, Respect and Rebellion’s Berny Jacques and Geston Pierre told students during the Center for Peace and Conflict Resolution’s webinar on Jan. 21.
Jacques and Pierre deplored the divisiveness taking over the country and encouraged students to engage in respectful conversations with others who have differing viewpoints. They first held a debate on hot-topic issues between themselves to demonstrate how it can be done, and then gave students advice in an open question and answer session.