rhyme. The family is the site of knowledge, community history, and memory. The family, defined as more than just the
facial affect
vocal tone, volume,rhythm and
attention to detail, dramatic pauses,comedic timing, of our lives, we bring with us the skills of memorization,
traditional nuclear family, is the place where we learn
cross-cultural superpower. Because storytelling is a part
our histories and the importance of community. Familial capital refers to the cultural
child that acts as a translator for one’s parents, a one language and in different social contexts. It is the
knowledge nurtured through kinship.
skills that are built through communicating in more than
It is the stories and wisdom we hear from mothers,biological or otherwise.
valuable. Linguistic capital acknowledges the social for those of us who have been told our language is not The power of Multilingualism. Especially important their goals. overcome obstacles and achieve aspiration that it is possible to Communities of color nurture this
The networks of people and resources tapped into by marginalized community in order to negotiate systems of power. Social capital speaks to the social support provided by one’s social network and community. Communities of color have long created and maintained deep social networks to uplift
inequalities communities of color face. for the future despite the reality of the grave Aspirational capital is the resiliency to hold on to hope better future for the next generation to keep motivated. of complacency, communities rely on aspirations for a The power of hope for marginalized communities. Instead
each other and defend neighborhoods and livelihoods.
The skills used by communities to navigate through social institutions that have traditionally marginalized them. This is our build-bridging power. Navigational capital refers to the ability to negotiate systems that were not created for communities of color and working people to prosper in. We cultivate skills and strategies to navigate schools and workplaces, negotiating microagressions, discrimination, whiteness, and capitalism.
i resent believing that my community lacked something only higher education could give me, that i should aspire to whiteness as a model of success, that the inland empire was a cultural desert i was better off leaving // our communities have power and beauty, there is so much we can bring to the table.// a mentor of mine passed these six types of capital found in communities of color and working class communities.These different definitions of capital wealth serve to acknowledge the value that is found in the culture of the various communities we come from. WRITE YOUR OWN CAPITALS, TELL YOUR STORIES
The power of ‘oppositional consciousness,’ it allows marginalized communities to challenge inequality and injustice. It is what helps us reject the voices that try to make us feel inferior because of where we come from or who we are. It can help us slay that ever-present impostor syndrome that makes us question ourselves. Resistance capital refers to the ability to use negative
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stereotypes as fuel to resist the dominant
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narrative and as motivation for success,
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joy, and liberation.
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