Rep. Steven Roberts of St. Louis, Missouri, knows that one of
the most important ways to build strong communities where people treat each
other respectfully is to check our internal biases toward others.
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Listen to yourself as you see yourself making
snap judgments about people at work, in the street, at the grocery store, and
wherever else you happen to be. Ask yourself what your judgment is based on,
where it’s coming from, and if it seems truly fair.
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Take a look at your social circles. Are they
diverse? If not, consider ways that you might spend more time with people who
don’t look like you, as this is an excellent way to expand your horizons and
challenge your unconscious biases.
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Recognize who you exclude and why. Pay attention
to everyone around you and make an effort to involve everyone, regardless of
background.
Rep. Steven Roberts was elected to speak for the central
corridor east to the riverfront of St. Louis City in 2017.
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