One of the main goals of engaging in intercultural communication is to build intercultural competence—a key metric of success in the global marketplace. As critics have suggested, this includes a “moral responsibility and obligation to others” (Martin and Nakayama, 2020).
What does it mean to be an ally? How can we actively promote change in how systems are organized and people are treated?
Select an organization from the list below. Conduct some basic research on their organizational website.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
National Organization for Women (NOW)
National Conference for Community and Justice
National LGBTQ Task Force
The Southern Poverty Law Center
Black Lives Matter
The National Organization of Men Against Sexism
Time’s Up
The World Youth Alliance
National Urban League
Once you select an organization, address the following questions.
What is the goal of the organization?
What are some measures they use to promote social justice?
How do they define allyship?
Describe three specific ways you can be an ally for the mission of the organization.