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Proverbs are an important part of the multicultural experience and they are consistently intertwined with socio-cultural and political webs of the people Proverbs depict and unveil generational continuity, wisdom, power, and humility Ta large measure, they provide deeper meanings and explications of complex situations, events, and daily activities They portray a true picture of the originality and valuing of oral tradition tthe multicultural perspective In more ways than one, proverbs expose dialogue and discourse as a part of the vernacular of people and they are the icing on the cake in daily oral interactions of diverse communities in the United States and around the world In 100 Multicultural Proverbs: Underlying Educational Principles for Todays Educators and Leaders, proverbs from different African, Asian, Native American, and Latintribes, communities, and countries are presented These proverbs have implications for collaboration, consultation, and cooperation Everyone has a role in building his or her community The influx of immigrant minorities intthe fabric of the United States society makes it imperative for educators and leaders tchange their ways of thinking, teaching, learning, and leading Clearly, the paradigms and powers have shifted in our society - we can and must learn from each other Ta large extent, this book exposes different ways tsolve problems - some ways are through serious thinking and some are through humor
