I have studied diversity for over 20 years, beginning with my doctoral journey in 2001. My multiracial status (Honduran, Mayan Indian, Black, White, Cherokee, French) prompted me to try to understand where I fit in. Because I am a native New Orleanian, tracing my ancestry is problematic as birth records back then were falsified and mixed race was a taboo that no one talked about.
Growing up is a challenge for everyone: rich, poor, black,...
My books on diversity attempt to remind us that in spite of our differences, we all seek the same things: to belong, to be valued, to be loved, and to be accepted for who we are. They all stem from my doctoral study and encourage us to embrace or at least respect one another’s differences and find comfort and confidence in our own skin; to realize that we are all part of the rainbow.
It's Okay to be Me! is self-explanatory and the first ...