Celebration of Multiculturalism Reduces Racism

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Brown, Black, and White are colours that add faces to our diverse multicultural

society. The celebration of Multiculturalism reduces racism in our society. For many years in our history we have been engaged in racist issues, which would result with gangs, murders, racist remarks, or insults. Now, a country like Canada is providing an opportunity for everyone to gather as a whole, instead of being separated by race. Our diverse community has now been advertised as one of the greatest nations to live in. Getting to know cultures only enhances our knowledge and understanding, which leads to accepting and learning new history.

Our education of these various cultures, and languages has provided us with open

minds, and awareness of the world among us. Learning about different aspects of the world has provided us with a severe connection with others, and tolerance of their

beliefs. It's been beneficial because now we can also determine the similarities, and differences among us, each individual has an understanding of how to cope with

others. Our education system provides events like " Multicultural Night", which is

in our minds a way of connecting with others, and learning new perspectives of the many

individuals in our society today. Education for one is part of our celebration. Students/Young Adults/Teachers are of all different races, yet work as a team as one.

However, there are racist conflicts that still do occur today. That is something that

can't be stopped, unless we all keep our minds open to accept others. Though, racism has decreased a numerous amount from the past. Another source that helps us to manipulate understanding, and accepting others is the media. Fortunately, media is a source that acknowledges our cultures, in an interesting way. Stations on television do numerous amounts of documentaries, wedding stories, cultural programs...