To Kill a Mockingbird
, , , Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Race Relations, Showcase, Writing & Communication, 0
Atticus Finch, one of the protagonists in To KIll A Mockingbird, has a few traits that influence his relationships...
A Time When Being Anything But White Wasn’t Right
, , , Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Race Relations, Showcase, 3
The theme in the first two parts of “Born a Crime “ might remind a reader of the beauty...
Trump’s Criticism of The 1619 Project
, , , Fall 2020, Quality Education, Race Relations, Showcase, 2
Inquiry Question: How does Donald Trump think race should be incorporated in American history and education? Summary of first...
Your Hair, Your Right?
, , , Good Health and Well-Being, NowComment, Point of View, Race Relations, Rights, Social Media, Writing, Youth Activism, 1
In the article “Your Hair, Your Right?” by Joe Bubar it argues that there should be a law passed...
The Harlem Renaissance
, , , Black Lives Matter, Black Lives Matter At School, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Community, Getting Started, Media, Music, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Race Relations, Raise Your Voice, Religion, Rights, Slavery, Violence, What do I stand for?, 0
(Since this story doesn’t revolve around one person, I thought I would create the protagonist as a whole. Basically...
Really shocked me because it really happened to me once and it really is very ugly
, , , Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Police, Race Relations, Showcase, 4
What I’ve been thinking about since I started reading ” The Hate You Give ” by Angie Thomas is...
Pilgrimage: The Art of Wandering
, , , Fall 2020, Getting Started, Media, Places We Love: Photos, Race Relations, Raise Your Voice, Refugees, Transportation, Wonder, 0
The human being is, by nature, a creature of curiosity. We are drawn to what we don’t understand and...
A White Man’s World
, , , American Creed, Fall 2020, Race Relations, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, 4
In order to talk about American beliefs and values we must look at all of American history and our...
The Harlem Renaissance By: Veronica Chambers
, , , Argument, Arts & Entertainment, Black Lives Matter, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2020, Family, Friendship, Literary Essay, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Point of View, Politics, Race Relations, Read/Write Poems, Research Help, Rights, Showcase, Slavery, Stories, Youth Activism, 1
(Since this story doesn’t revolve around one person, I thought I would create the protagonist as a whole. Basically...
Being an American is not Always as Amazing as it is Explained to be.
, , , American Creed, American Dream, Argument, Black Lives Matter, Fall 2020, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Race Relations, Rights, Showcase, This is America, 2
For many people America is an amazing country where people have free will and can be anything their heart...
Ferguson in Black and White by Jeff smith
, , , Black Lives Matter, Books or Plays, Fall 2020, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Race Relations, Showcase, 1
This book is about the life of being a Black man/woman. The book tells you different perspectives of people...
Confederate Monuments of America
, , , Black Lives Matter, Charlottesville, Fall 2020, History, Protest, Race Relations, Showcase, Slavery, 6
The removal of Confederate monuments from our cities and gathering spots is necessary for our country to move forward...
People of color & No equality
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2020, Quality Education, Race Relations, Showcase, 2
In today’s time there still is situation between someone of color. In the discussion, “Race Vs. School” shows that...
Race vs. School
, , , Black Lives Matter, Fall 2020, George Floyd Protests, Race Relations, Showcase, 0
Characters: John Williams, father of Joshua, Black male Joshua Williams, son of John, Black male Mrs. Miller, principal at...
The World is Diverse
, , , Immigration, Race Relations, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2020, 2
How is it that the world can be filled with so much ignorance? How can it be that a...
Charlie’s Enigma
, , , Fall 2019, Race Relations, Showcase, 0
As a young black man in America It seems like I have confusing examples to live up to. I...
You listen to me Karl Lindner it doesn’t matter if you don’t think we’ll feel at home as long...
Racism and Schools
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2019, Partnerships for the Goals, Race Relations, Showcase, 0
“Racism in America: `The struggle will define us’.” https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=9312281438&site=ehost-live – Derrick Bell, a professor at New York University School...
Racism is defined as prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race projecting the idea that...
Using mascots
, , , Argument, Fall 2019, Protest, Race Relations, Showcase, 0
In my thoughts, this woman is trying to inform the world that using mascots means something bigger and its...
Why are so many Police Brutality Cases?
, , , Crime, Partnerships for the Goals, Police, Race Relations, Rights, 1
Police brutality goes way back to 1872, that’s when it all started. When the Chicago Tribune reported on the...
In novel Dear Martin, by Nic Stone, the story shows that the average black person has to struggle and...
Racial discrimination has always been around us
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2019, Race Relations, Showcase, 1
According to Charles Barkley, “Racism is here and will always exist, but we can’t use it as a crutch.”...
Discrimination Surrounding Us
, , , Fall 2019, Gender, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Race Relations, Reduced Inequalities, Rights, Showcase, 4
Prejudice and discrimination exist everywhere, and most of the people have experienced these before, or even in the current....
Social Change in the United States
, , , Abortion, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2019, LGBTQ+ Rights, Race Relations, Reduced Inequalities, 0
Social change, specifically the change in the public opinion and the laws of a given society, has always been...
Race and Social Justice Reflections
, , , Art, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2019, Race Relations, Showcase, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, 0
Race and Social Justice is a class in Nelson Mandela School for Social Justice where you learn about the...
Reflection On Quilt
, , , Art, Black Lives Matter, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2019, Race Relations, Showcase, Spring 2019, Summer 2019, 0
This year in my race and social class at Nelson Mandela School For Social Justice My peers and I...
My questions on “Changes” by Tupac Shakur
, , , No Poverty (Economy), Poetry, Race Relations, Showcase, Spring 2019, 2
My main question for this poem is Do you believe that it’s possible to change poverty and racism? .The...
Openly Against Injustice Anywhere
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Gender Equity (Women), Race Relations, Showcase, Spring 2019, 1
Angela Davis has been a civil rights activist from 1944 to present. She became known for her involvement in...
I Stand with Angela
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Race Relations, Showcase, Spring 2019, 1
¨Angela Davis is an activist, educator and author. She is the author of eight books and has lectured throughout...
I Stand With Angela
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Race Relations, Showcase, Spring 2019, 3
Angela Davis is a American political activist who was a part of the black panther party that was founded...
I Stand with Angela
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Race Relations, Showcase, Spring 2019, 3
Famous Activist Angela Davis was stripped of her award for her Civil Rights movement efforts. The Birmingham Civil...
I Stand With Angela
, , , American Dream, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, History, Race Relations, Showcase, Spring 2019, 2
The Alabama Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) rescinded the Fred Shuttlesworth Humans Rights Award from Angela Davis because she...
Inter-sectionalism in Feminism
, , , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Fall 2018, Gender Equity (Women), Race Relations, Showcase, Spring 2019, 0
Racism is one of our society’s biggest issues, along with the existence of our patriarchy. Many people think that...
Deportation
, , , American Dream, Argument, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Community, Fall 2018, Immigration, Incarceration, Latino Power, Media, No Poverty (Economy), Politics, Protest, Race Relations, Reduced Inequalities, Refugees, Religion, Rights, Showcase, Social Class, Spring 2019, 2
I have chosen to write about deportation because it has been an ongoing issue for a long time and it’s...
Bias, Racism, and Death in U.S. Communities
, , , Black Lives Matter, Black Lives Matter At School, Crime, Police, Protest, Race Relations, Raise Your Voice, Taking a Knee, Violence, 9
Bias, Racism, and Death in U.S. Communities Why is Police Brutality causing death? “It could have a lot to...
Inclusion and Safety in OUSD
, , , Fall 2018, LGBTQ+ Rights, Quality Education, Race Relations, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2017, 8
Does inclusion lead to safety? Oakland is filled with all types of people but the classrooms don’t always embody...
Police Brutality Cause and Effect in Oakland
, , , Black Lives Matter, Police, Protest, Quality Education, Race Relations, Raise Your Voice, 3
What is the cause of police brutality and how does it affect Oakland residents? Hillary Walker, a teacher at...
According to Statistics…
, , , Abortion, Gender Equity (Women), Guns, Immigration, LGBTQ+ Rights, Pro Gun Control, Race Relations, Reduced Inequalities, Refugees, Religion, War, 0
According to statistics, 100% of all gun deaths in the US are due to firearms. I am so triggered...
What Values Define the People of America?
, , , American Creed, American Dream, Fall 2018, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Race Relations, Showcase, 2
There has been a lot of discussion about what “American Values” are. What the things are that make us...
Some people are racist because we are quick to judge, it could be by appearance,or personality.We also blame people...
Black Lives Matter demands need to be fought for. Kids and young adults need to learn about their culture....
Why do many people look at Childish Gambino’s video, “This Is America” as a message to society?
, , , History, Politics, Quality Education, Race Relations, Showcase, Spring 2018, This is America, 2
When the video starts the camera zooms in on Childish Gambino, he turns around and starts to dance ....
What It Meant and Still Means To Be American; White
, , , American Creed, History, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Race Relations, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2018, 1
For the larger part of American History, to be an American meant to be white and to view those...
Black lives matter
, , , Black Lives Matter, Community, Crime, Decision Making, Race Relations, Showcase, Spring 2018, Violence, 1
The issue I am focusing on is police violence toward blacks especially when the victim was unarmed. What’s worse...
Islamophobia: A Rising Problem
, , , Immigration, Politics, Race Relations, Reduced Inequalities, Refugees, Religion, Showcase, Spring 2018, 1
Islamophobia is a large issue in the United States. The term describes the prejudice that occurs against Muslims, a...
I am passionate about this issue because it is a life or death situation and in most cases involving...
Model Minority Myth: Helpful or Harmful?
, , , Biases, Race Relations, Showcase, Spring 2018, What do I stand for?, 0
The “model minority” myth. What exactly is it? Is it something that someone made up in order to make...
Racism in the United States Needs to End in Order to Contain Equality
, , , Race Relations, Showcase, Spring 2018, 1
The issue I discussed in this video revolves around Racism in the United States. I am passionate about this...
The Problem of Islamophobia
, , , Protest, Race Relations, Refugees, Religion, Showcase, Spring 2018, 3
The issue that I will be discussing in this video is that of Islamophobia. There has been a rise...
Racial Discrimination and Gender Inequality
, , , Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Race Relations, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0
Too many people are being treated poorly and unfairly because of their skin color or because of their gender....
Discrimination in the Job Industry
, , , Gender, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Race Relations, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0
The issue iIfocused on was discrimination in the job industry. The focus was more on pay and hiring...
Racial Discrimination
, , , Black Lives Matter, Protest, Race Relations, Showcase, Spring 2018, Violence, 1
My topic revolved around Racial Discrimination and through prior knowledge I know that it is a very serious topic....
URGENT! Racial Discrimination Has Been A Problem For Too Long
, , , Race Relations, Showcase, Spring 2018, 0
Racial discrimination can be defined as the intolerance of another group of people mainly because of their race, educational...
Police Brutality has been a widespread issue around the world. Reviewing trends, we are able to see that minorities...
Why does one movement get more support than another?
, , , Black Lives Matter, Guns, Media, Police, Race Relations, Showcase, Spring 2018, 3
Black Lives Matter will never receive the recognition nor support that other modern protest have gotten. The movement is...
What Rights Should All People Living In The US Have?
, , , Black Lives Matter, History, Race Relations, Rights, Slavery, 0
What rights should all people living in the US have? I believe that people should be able to have...
“Legal Good, Illegal Bad”
, , , American Dream, Immigration, Latino Power, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Race Relations, Reduced Inequalities, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2018, 1
Recently in the news, we have seen a lot about the arguments between parties and members in the same...
Post #8 (Third Blog Post)
, , , Race Relations, Rape Culture, Rights, Showcase, Slavery, Social Class, Spring 2018, 0
I read three articles: The End of Corporate Imperialism, Corporate Imperialism for the Poor, and Policy Entrepreneurs and the...
Confronting Illegal Immigration to Make It Easier for the U.S. and It’s Immigrants
, , , American Dream, Immigration, Latino Power, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Race Relations, Reduced Inequalities, 0
In order to confront immigration and it’s problems, we must identify why most illegal immigrants come to the U.S....
The Misconceptions of Illegal Immigration
, , , American Dream, Immigration, Latino Power, No Poverty (Economy), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Race Relations, Reduced Inequalities, Rights, 0
In my recent research for my topic on whether or not illegal immigration benefits society, I found a few...
How Would You Feel?
, , , Black Lives Matter, Crime, Fall 2017, Poetry, Police, Race Relations, Showcase, The Hate U Give, 11
This is my poem based on the novel “The Hate U Give” for McGeehan’s class. Khalil’s spirit is talking...
This poem is about a strong-minded woman who would not take no for an answer. A woman, named Bessie...
Injustices of United States’ War on Drugs.
, , , Crime, Drugs, Fall 2017, Incarceration, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Race Relations, Showcase, 0
The war on drugs, the supposed “public enemy number one”, established under the Nixon administration and intensified under Reagan...
The Achievement Gap
, , , American Dream, Argument, Biases, Black Lives Matter, Call to Action, Community, Debt, Decision Making, Goals, Good Health and Well-Being, Housing, Latino Power, No Poverty (Economy), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Point of View, Politics, Quality Education, Race Relations, Showcase, The Fifth Column, 1
The achievement gap is the measurable disparity of the socioeconomic statuses and educational performance of different groups of people...
What it Means to be American
, , , American Creed, American Dream, Fall 2017, Race Relations, Showcase, 2
Many people come to America thinking it is the land of the free and home to an abundance of...
What Rights Do We Have As Americans?
, , , American Creed, Black Lives Matter, Race Relations, Rights, Showcase, 5
What rights should people living in the US have? Here is a question that many non-citizens have while living...
A Flower and Two Races
, , , Art, Poetry, Race Relations, Shakespeare, 0
Poem: A flower There’s a flower, one that’s sweet, strong, and pure Yet, this flower has something that...
Artist Statement German Jimenez This movie poster represents the divide between races that is happening in this country....
The Juvenile Justice System: Deeply Flawed
, , , Death Penalty, Incarceration, Inquiry, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Prison, Race Relations, Showcase, Violence, 0
In privileged communities across America, the phrase “kids are the future” is sung to remind children that they matter....
Adultification of Black Babes
, , , Black Lives Matter, Community, Crime, Decision Making, Fall 2017, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Incarceration, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Police, Politics, Quality Education, Race Relations, Showcase, 11
Are Black Children Forced to Grow Up Faster Than White Children YES Black kids are forced to grow up...
Taking a Stand for Injustice
, , , Fall 2017, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Race Relations, Rights, Showcase, 4
In the world we are in today the ability to peacefully protest is one of the most important tools...
Speak “American”
, , , Race Relations, Showcase, 2
In my opinion, this teacher should not say anything about speaking another language because “the soldiers are fighting for...
Racism against native american based on the book “the absolutely true diary of a part-time indian”
, , , American Creed, Race Relations, Showcase, 1
I rode the book “the absolutely true diary of a part-time indian” from sherman alexie and a big topic...
Not Allowed To Fight For Our Rights?
, , , Argument, Black Lives Matter, Fall 2017, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Police, Protest, Race Relations, Rights, Showcase, Sports, Taking a Knee, 9
I feel like the athletes that are kneeling during the national anthem are right as far as the motive...
Its Time To Be Heard !
, , , Black Lives Matter, Con Gun Control, Fall 2017, Protest, Race Relations, Rights, Showcase, Sports, Taking a Knee, 4
The message that the NFL players are trying to send out has been token the wrong way. NFL players...
Unity Is The Key
, , , Argument, Fall 2017, Race Relations, Showcase, Sports, Taking a Knee, 1
The message has been lost during this entire process with the National Anthem Protest. Some people believe kneeling during...
It Is So About Race
, , , Argument, Black Lives Matter, Fall 2017, Politics, Race Relations, Rights, Taking a Knee, 5
Many home are divided on this topic. People can fully disagree with their own family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors....
History passed, but discrimination hasn’t
, , , American Dream, Black Lives Matter, Call to Action, Goals, History, LGBTQ+ Rights, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Quality Education, Race Relations, Slavery, 0
Recently, I have noticed that certain parts of society still have a hesitancy to accept people that are “different”...
Do They Compare
, , , Argument, Call to Action, Race Relations, 0
Photo by NYCMarines The argument doesn’t compare to the fight…Saying “not standing for the national anthem shows disrespect for...
Why Should Expressing Your Beliefs Come At A Cost?
, , , American Dream, Black Lives Matter, Call to Action, Community, Media, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Point of View, Police, Race Relations, Rights, Sports, 0
Rather people should kneel during the national anthem or not should not be the question. The question should be,...
Peacefully Protesting in the NFL
, , , Argument, Black Lives Matter, Fall 2017, Police, Protest, Race Relations, Rights, Showcase, Sports, Taking a Knee, Violence, War, 0
Protesting in the NFL is completely necessary. As players, their voices are important and the decisions they make on...
The National Anthem Is Racist
, , , Argument, Black Lives Matter, History, Police, Protest, Race Relations, Showcase, Slavery, Sports, Taking a Knee, 0
The National Anthem is racist, people shouldn’t stand for it. The National Anthem we sing today is edited. It...
Dear Leaders of America
, , , Black Lives Matter, Charlottesville, LGBTQ+ Rights, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Race Relations, Rights, Showcase, 3
Dear Leaders of America, As we all know the United States of America is a great country, however we...
Dear Leaders of America, I am a white, cisgender, middle class college student living in the Midwest. I am...
Racism is a very important problem in the world that should be addressed. I believe that we shouldn’t be...
My Opinion on Racism
, , , Black Lives Matter, Call to Action, Police, Race Relations, Showcase, Slavery, 3
For me, racism is something that makes me uncomfortable to talk about. It saddens me to know that there...
Racism is still very prevalent in this world. People like to categorize others in some way or another, when...
My Take on Racism
, , , Fall 2017, Race Relations, Showcase, 0
Racism is sickening, and the fact that it still exists is disgusting. It makes me uncomfortable to talk about...
How NFL Players Express Themselves Politically
, , , Politics, Protest, Race Relations, Showcase, Sports, 13
I think that NFL Players shouldn’t be banned from expressing themselves politically but, I think that there is a...
What is Michigan State University doing that could help America?
, , , Charlottesville, Fall 2017, Race Relations, Showcase, 2
Dear Leaders of America, My experience growing up as a teenager in the United States was from what I...
Discrimination in History classes
, , , Fall 2017, History, Quality Education, Race Relations, Showcase, Thesis Feedback, 4
Throughout the years Oakland schools have been teaching European history to students of color. Did you know that in...
People of majority identities don’t talk enough about racism, sexism, homophobia, anti-Semitism, or other forms of oppression. It’s time...
Do people congregate with people who are like them?
, , , Biases, Community, Fall 2017, Gender, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Race Relations, Rights, Showcase, Social Class, 0
The Telegraph states that, “Earlier research revealed that the lower portion of a brain region called the “medial prefrontal...
Asian American Activism
, , , American Dream, Call to Action, Community, Crime, Fall 2017, History, Media, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Protest, Quality Education, Race Relations, Raise Your Voice, Research Help, Rights, Showcase, Social Class, Student-Centered, Violence, What do I stand for?, 6
High School textbooks don’t have anything on Asian Americans during the civil rights era. There were a lot of...
My whole response to racism in general is why? Why are people coming to violence because of this discussion?...
American Leaders, Your Attention Please
, , , Charlottesville, Fall 2017, Race Relations, Showcase, 1
Dear Leaders of America, Hello, my name is Jesus Sanchez and I’m a student attending Fremont High School in...
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