There is a lot of talk about the United States becoming more diverse. Sometimes it seems there is a war of words.
Words tap deep feelings and can mean very different things to different people.
But the conflicts we face are about more than words. The tensions evident in our language reflect varied concerns and ideas about where we should go as a country. Caught in these real-life dilemmas, some people are even questioning our ability to live together. In many communities, these tensions are evident in daily life. Sometimes there is open conflict among groups within a community.