Cumulative impact of experiencing microaggressions as “death by a thousand nicks.”
Alvin Poussaint refers to the cumulative impact of experiencing microaggressions as “death by a thousand nicks.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Research this phrase and think about how it applies to microaggressions and their effects on our health and mental well-being. Explain
When people discuss microaggressions, a common response is that they are “innocent acts” and that the person who experiences them should “let go of the incident” and “not make a big deal out of it.” Do you agree or disagree with this point of view? Explain with examples.

