“Everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights, snubs,
or insults, whether intentional or unintentional, [that]
communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative messages to target
persons based solely upon their marginalized membership” -
Derald Wing Sue (2010)
Microaffirmations:
“Small gestures of inclusion and caring, and graceful acts of
listening” - Mary Rowe (2008)
About The Project
Project Aims and Goals
• Raise awareness about microaggressions
• Promote the adoption of microaffirmations
• Foster a welcoming, understanding, and caring Wooster community