Embrace Different in the Month of Pride
Do unto Others as You would Have Them Do unto You When I was a teenager, I took a trip to the United Nations for a week-long course on diplomatic relations. The program made a lasting impression on me because I decided to pursue my undergraduate studies in foreign service. The most salient and lasting memory was turning the corner down a majestic, carpeted hallway to encounter Norman Rockwell’s mural of the Golden Rule . The half-ton mosaic depicts 65 people of different ages and cultural backgrounds standing together with the words “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” inscribed in sparkly lettering. The Golden Rule by Norman Rockwell Most religious and cultural traditions have some form of the golden rule. The words may differ, but the sentiment is the same. People deserve respect—it is human nature no matter where you are born and raised—and the world is a better place when we treat one another with dignity. Being of mixed race, I am keenly aware of how perceived ...