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The Lin Lesson: Person-First Language Helps Avoid Cultural Insensitivity

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Source: Huffington Post

Earlier this week, my colleague Scott Rieder examined the New York Knicks’ Jeremy Lin’s sudden fame and the remarks that came with it. While many of the culturally-insensitive television and online coverage came from media outlets, a well-known brand also found itself in hot water. Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream formally apologized on [...]