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A presentation of sorts…by Esteban (Steve) Sosa.
Is it enough to say we value or appreciate
diversity? What does that look like in action
and how do we embody diversity in our
everyday lives? This session explores the
seriousness, silliness, and interesting things
that occur when we intentionally set out to
change the world (or at least attempt to do so).
Whats Your Word? Diversity (Gulp).
§ MVC Core Values
§ Academic Excellence
§ Student Success
§ Integrity
§ Transparency
§ Community
§ Diversity
§ My Word = Diversity
§ Value, ideal
§ Strive towards
§ Hope for this country
§ Diversity is hard to define - means so much to so many
§ Legal:
Equal Opportunity Employment and affirmative action
§ Business:
Variety of backgrounds (age, race, religion, sexual orientation, etc.), experience,
education, expertise (focus on productivity)
§ Society:
Cultural diversity as quality and respect for different cultures
(From the audience.)
Whats Your Word? Diversity (Gulp).
(Like many Americans…)
• Born in Linares, Nuevo
Leon, Mexico
• Named Esteban
Roberto Sosa-Rommel
• Immigrated to United
States at age of 3
• Raised by
grandparents
• Alvaretta Rommel was
school teacher
• Warren Rommel was
pastor/farmer
“Children should be seen
and not heard.”
“You don’t work…you
don’t eat.”
• Worked on 10-acre
farm in WA
• Confidence through
hard work
“Give me a child for the
first seven years of his life
and I will give you the
man.”
The perfect storm…for a crisis of identify.
§ Twists and turns help define who you are, what you believe, and who you will
become
§ Such moments stick with us our entire lives
§ Prepare us to overcome any obstacle…or forever scar us
• Born Esteban Roberto
Sosa-Rommel, but
enrolled in school as
Steve Sosa
• Don’t recall a single
Spanish word spoken
in household
• Grew up with one
brother and four
sisters in WA
• What a difference a
last name makes
• Sosa-Rommel vs. Sosa
vs. Rommel
• Family nickname of
“Chocolate Drop”
• “Do you prefer
Hispanic, Mexican, or
Latino?”
• Royal City,WA
• “Mexicans vs
Americans”
• “Steve’s not as bad as
the other Mexicans.”
• I am judged for
something I have no
control over
• I am not equal
• I should hide a part of
myself in order to be
accepted
• Mexicans should be
ashamed
• Steve is welcome,
Esteban is not
• As a child I felt
powerless
• I didn’t know how to
cope with others
• These feelings stayed
with me for a very long
time
“
”
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
“
”
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
The potential within each of us…
• Multicultural
relationship
• Travel abroad has
widened my view of
the world
• Language and culture
may separate humans,
but authentic
connections can
connect people across
the globe
• Incredible aspirations
for my child
• Instill sense of pride
and confidence in
every aspect of his life
• Prepare him to face
any obstacle
“Give me a child for the
first seven years of his life
and I will give you the
man.”
• “I believe the leader
of the free world
should be white.”
• “I’m not racist.”
The challenge of embracing diversity…
“
”
MAHATMA GANDHI
• Not everyone values
diversity in the same
way I do
• Focusing on the issue
alienates people
• Convincing people is
not the right approach
• My family will always
be my family
• Effect education has
on human nature
(Allegory of the Cave)
• Showcase diversity
• Establish authentic
human connections
• Broaden my son’s view
of the world
• Stevescrazyvideos
• Dedicated to sharing
and showcasing silly
little moments
• Originally intended
for grandparents
• Public
Whats Your Word? Diversity (Gulp).
Whats Your Word? Diversity (Gulp).
Whats Your Word? Diversity (Gulp).
Whats Your Word? Diversity (Gulp).
Whats Your Word? Diversity (Gulp).
Whats Your Word? Diversity (Gulp).
Whats Your Word? Diversity (Gulp).
Whats Your Word? Diversity (Gulp).
Whats Your Word? Diversity (Gulp).
Result:
• 367 subscribers and
335,636 views
• Comparison: MVC has
42 subscribers and
6,712 views
• Stay with the
grandparents in Japan
and Mexico during
summer
• Complete immersion
in sights, sounds,
tastes, and culture
• Creates points of
reference related to
people, places, and
experiences
• Seek out opportunities
to participate in
culture
• Travel more
• Pen pals
• Learn languages
• Proud of his name:
Hiroshi Pedro Sosa-
Nakata
• Identifies as Mexican,
Japanese, and English
• Proud of language and
connection it
establishes
• Wants to watch movies
such as the Book of
Life and Coco
• Proud of unique
identity and being
different
• Unwavering
confidence reinforced
by experiences
• Feels loved and a part
of family across this
pale blue dot
Whats Your Word? Diversity (Gulp).
Whats Your Word? Diversity (Gulp).
§ Why is that word important to you?
§ What is one thing you do to honor
and celebrate that word?
§ How do you include others in your
word?
Presented by Esteban (Steve) Sosa.

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Whats Your Word? Diversity (Gulp).

  • 1. A presentation of sorts…by Esteban (Steve) Sosa.
  • 2. Is it enough to say we value or appreciate diversity? What does that look like in action and how do we embody diversity in our everyday lives? This session explores the seriousness, silliness, and interesting things that occur when we intentionally set out to change the world (or at least attempt to do so).
  • 4. § MVC Core Values § Academic Excellence § Student Success § Integrity § Transparency § Community § Diversity § My Word = Diversity § Value, ideal § Strive towards § Hope for this country
  • 5. § Diversity is hard to define - means so much to so many § Legal: Equal Opportunity Employment and affirmative action § Business: Variety of backgrounds (age, race, religion, sexual orientation, etc.), experience, education, expertise (focus on productivity) § Society: Cultural diversity as quality and respect for different cultures
  • 9. • Born in Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico • Named Esteban Roberto Sosa-Rommel • Immigrated to United States at age of 3
  • 10. • Raised by grandparents • Alvaretta Rommel was school teacher • Warren Rommel was pastor/farmer “Children should be seen and not heard.” “You don’t work…you don’t eat.”
  • 11. • Worked on 10-acre farm in WA • Confidence through hard work “Give me a child for the first seven years of his life and I will give you the man.”
  • 12. The perfect storm…for a crisis of identify.
  • 13. § Twists and turns help define who you are, what you believe, and who you will become § Such moments stick with us our entire lives § Prepare us to overcome any obstacle…or forever scar us
  • 14. • Born Esteban Roberto Sosa-Rommel, but enrolled in school as Steve Sosa • Don’t recall a single Spanish word spoken in household
  • 15. • Grew up with one brother and four sisters in WA • What a difference a last name makes • Sosa-Rommel vs. Sosa vs. Rommel
  • 16. • Family nickname of “Chocolate Drop” • “Do you prefer Hispanic, Mexican, or Latino?”
  • 17. • Royal City,WA • “Mexicans vs Americans” • “Steve’s not as bad as the other Mexicans.”
  • 18. • I am judged for something I have no control over • I am not equal • I should hide a part of myself in order to be accepted • Mexicans should be ashamed • Steve is welcome, Esteban is not
  • 19. • As a child I felt powerless • I didn’t know how to cope with others • These feelings stayed with me for a very long time
  • 22. The potential within each of us…
  • 23. • Multicultural relationship • Travel abroad has widened my view of the world • Language and culture may separate humans, but authentic connections can connect people across the globe
  • 24. • Incredible aspirations for my child • Instill sense of pride and confidence in every aspect of his life • Prepare him to face any obstacle “Give me a child for the first seven years of his life and I will give you the man.”
  • 25. • “I believe the leader of the free world should be white.” • “I’m not racist.”
  • 26. The challenge of embracing diversity…
  • 28. • Not everyone values diversity in the same way I do • Focusing on the issue alienates people • Convincing people is not the right approach • My family will always be my family • Effect education has on human nature (Allegory of the Cave)
  • 29. • Showcase diversity • Establish authentic human connections • Broaden my son’s view of the world
  • 30. • Stevescrazyvideos • Dedicated to sharing and showcasing silly little moments • Originally intended for grandparents • Public
  • 40. Result: • 367 subscribers and 335,636 views • Comparison: MVC has 42 subscribers and 6,712 views
  • 41. • Stay with the grandparents in Japan and Mexico during summer • Complete immersion in sights, sounds, tastes, and culture • Creates points of reference related to people, places, and experiences
  • 42. • Seek out opportunities to participate in culture • Travel more • Pen pals • Learn languages
  • 43. • Proud of his name: Hiroshi Pedro Sosa- Nakata • Identifies as Mexican, Japanese, and English • Proud of language and connection it establishes • Wants to watch movies such as the Book of Life and Coco
  • 44. • Proud of unique identity and being different • Unwavering confidence reinforced by experiences • Feels loved and a part of family across this pale blue dot
  • 47. § Why is that word important to you? § What is one thing you do to honor and celebrate that word? § How do you include others in your word?
  • 48. Presented by Esteban (Steve) Sosa.