A set of eleven graphically compelling posters developed by The Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) and the educational organization Facing History and Ourselves serves as the core of this exhibit. The graphics present the experiences of individuals and communities, explore the impact of cultural differences, and encourage viewers to consider the consequences of everyday choices—to discover how “little things are big”—and to make a difference in their own communities.
Sarah Hughes, a senior at the University of Georgia majoring in International Affairs, acted as curator and selected items from the Russell Library's collections to create a complementary case exhibit highlighting topics, events, and people connecting the larger themes explored in the graphic panel set. The combination of the graphics and primary resources is intended to encourage dialogue, engagement, respect, and participation among visitors.