Students enroll in college with different expectations, aptitudes, and cultural backgrounds. Research supports the need for faculty to create an atmosphere where students feel comfortable discussing cultural sensitive issues. Critical thinking and the ability to form and articulate thoughts proficiently have become essential competencies for effective communication in all avenues of life. Discussion as a method of teaching encourages the development of critical thinking skills of students. Moreover, students’ intellectual progress by means of the discussions enhances from critically evaluating views from diverse perspectives. Faculty should become knowledgeable of self as a cultural being and the sociopolitical history of marginalized groups to better foster a classroom climate of respect to ensure that the discussion perspectives from all students are inclusive and valued.