Understanding Terminology and its Impacts

This course empowers learners to understand the use of appropriate terminology and examines how language choices intersect with identity and the lived experience of racism. Participants will explore the deep impacts of words and labels, and gain practical tools to promote dignity, respect, and healing in both personal and professional settings.

What You’ll Learn in This Micro-Course? Module titles are as follows:

1. Introduction to Respectful Terminology
2. Historical Context — The Evolution and Impact of Labels
3. Name Calling, Verbal Abuse, and Everyday Racism
4. The Mental Health Impacts of Racism and Language
5. Building Respectful Practice and Advocacy

 Includes:

• Educational video lessons grounded in lived experience, history, and real-world perspectives.
• A course quiz to support reflection and reinforce learning.
• Downloadable resources to deepen understanding and support continued learning beyond the course.
• Access to all course materials.
• Learn anytime, anywhere, at your own pace in a safe and reflective learning environment.