“I am a Japanese-American student, and during my freshman year, a peer of mine used a commonly known Japanese slur in my presence. Upon confrontation, the student claimed they were unaware of the word’s connotation and had never been educated on it. Unfortunately, this is true, and it is a situation not only I, but many other students have experienced tens, if not hundreds of times. Changing the school’s history classes to show…all cultures that aren’t taught to students in the current curriculum can help us avoid these situations that are far too common.”  — Emmalyn