aware – adj. knowing that something (such as a situation, condition, or problem) exists

encourage – v. to make (someone) more determined, hopeful, or confident

inspire – v. to make (someone) want to do something : to give (someone) an idea about what to do or create

orientation – n. a person's feelings, interests, and beliefs

sit-in – n. a strike or protest in which people sit or stay in a place and refuse to leave until they are given what they demand

preference – n. a feeling of liking or wanting one person or thing more than another person or thing

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