Multicultural Literacy

As educators, you will have the chance to learn from your students about their ethnic, racial and familial backgrounds. We are such a diverse nation and knowing about each other is a good first step towards tolerance and deeper understanding. So, just for now, let's see what you do know? Match these multicultural terms with the best association or descriptions.

Second generation of Japanese to call U.S. home
Philippine style egg rolls
West coast equivalent of Ellis Island
Oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery
Nazi concentration camp symbol for sexual deviants
Activity associated with Black fraternities and sororities
One of the first openly gay elected official in California
Disparaging term for one who is not Jewish
Grandmother in Spanish
1880's Irish immigration
Symbol of Native American achievement