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Power & Perceptions of Gender
Alana, , Spring 2023, genderlit, GenderLit & SLA@Beeber, SLA@Beeber, 1The 1619 project started as a novel being recently turned into a series. While the Novel includes many talented...
We are United as one
Tikvah, , Showcase, Spring 2023, genderlit, Science Leadership Academy At Beeber, 2Gender is not explicitly mentioned in the given paragraph, but it is relevant to note that Black women and...
After viewing the 1619 Project, I can say how utterly disgusted I am with certain aspects of it, but...
The Uncomfortable Truth of 1619
Daeja, , Black Lives Matter, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), History, Media, Media and Message, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Peer Interview, Police, Politics, Slavery, Spring 2023, #GenderLit, SLA@Beeber, 5It’s no secret that over the years, African-Americans have been no strangers to the way of indifference and hurt....
Episodes 2 & 5 Question Responses As I reflected on the video, I couldn’t help but wonder how women...
Rocking with Gender and Justice
Gabriel, , Semester Published, Showcase, Spring 2023, #GenderLit, GenderLit & SLA@Beeber, 0The year 2020 was full of change. The nationwide protests that erupted after George Floyd’s death, It was definitely...
People came together during the demonstrations following George Floyd’s death to bring attention to the racial inequity, police brutality,...
When watching the 1619 Project episodes 2 and 5 I felt a mix of emotions. I was upset, sad,...
1619 Project: If not Now then When?
Jaylah, , Habits of Mind, Journalist Bio, Listening with understanding and empathy, Spring 2023, Science Leadership Academy @ Beeber Highschool, The 1619 project, 1The 1619 Project includes a long-form essay series, photo essays, poems, short fiction, and a podcast series. The essays...
The 1916 Project is a highly impactful and thought-provoking documentary series that offers an in-depth exploration of the complex...
” A Review of Historical Brilliance”
Hudhafa, , Black Lives Matter, Slavery, Spring 2023, genderlit, SLA@Beeber, 9The issues of race, gender, and racism have intersected in complex ways throughout American history. This has had a...
Equality Not For All
Joseph, , Black Lives Matter, Spring 2023, This is America, genderlit, SLA@Beeber, 3My thoughts on this viewing was, It was hard to see all the things that african american people go...
The 1619 Project offers an innovative approach to understanding American history. This initiative places African people in the spotlight,...
One particular area where this intersectionality is especially relevant is within the experiences of black queer individuals. Black queer...
On social media, I’ve come across many mixed-race individuals who struggle to fit into their racial identities. They often...
It can be frustrating when important information is not given the attention it deserves or when it’s presented in...
Can We Change it As I watched through the viewing I found myself asking could we ever stop people...
Discover the Impact of 1619
Gianaki, , Black Lives Matter At School, Call to Action, Fall 2022, Gaming, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Slavery, Spring 2023, Violence, GenderLit & SLA@Beeber, GenderLit&SLA@Beeber, SLA at Beeber, SLA@Beeber, 2My initial thoughts are that this documentary does a good job of showing the struggle and trials of a...
Black women face various forms of discrimination and unfair treatment in different areas of life, including employment, education, healthcare,...
Kiese Laymon’s narrative highlights the ways in which black women are often overlooked and mistreated, despite their significant contributions...
In America, racism has been a defining force throughout history, and it continues to shape the lives of people...
Black People, Not Property
Christopher S, , Black Lives Matter, Gender, History, Raise Your Voice, Spring 2023, This is America, genderlit, SLA@Beeber, 6Thoughts Regarding the 1619 Project At the beginning of the second episode, Nikole Hannah Jones shares a heartbreaking experience...
“Uncovering the Unspoken: 1619 Project”
Ryan, , Gender Equity (Women), Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2023, Gender Lit, SLA @ Beeber, SLA@Beeber, 16After viewing the 1619 Project, I strongly believe that black communities must deepen their understanding of these complex issues...
“Exploring the Literary Landscape Social Inequality”
Kamya, , American Dream, Black Lives Matter, Crime, Gender Equity (Women), Guns, History, Incarceration, Listening with understanding and empathy, March for Our Lives, Media, Media and Message, Police, Prison, Protest, Semester Published, Social Class, Spring 2023, Taking a Knee, This is America, Violence, Voting, What do I stand for?, Women in Action, GenderLit & SLA@Beeber, slabeeber, 1Discover how literature has dominated and explored the social landscape of inequality and uncover how it still affects us...
The 1619 Project’s Hidden Potential
Brandon, , Spring 2023, GenderLit & SLA@Beeber, GenderLit&SLA@Beeber, SLA@Beeber, 3Upon watching Episode 1, I anticipated the portrayal of black trauma. However, the intensity of emotions that I experienced...
Black women’s bodies were continually subjected to the taxing and risky process of childbearing. Black men’s bodies, meanwhile, were...
My thoughts after the initial viewing were mostly about the couple. They showed bravery by not simply indicating their...
The revelations in the 1619 project documentary series episode 5 about the stop-and-frisk rule in New York have left...
Learning about the past is important because it has a significant impact on the present and future. This is...
1619 Project: The Truth of America
Kaesy, , Black Lives Matter, Gender, Gender Equity (Women), Latino Power, Showcase, Spring 2023, Women in Action, #GenderLit, SLA@Beeber, 15The 1619 Project has shined a spotlight on the strains of systemic oppression, discrimination, and violence against Black people...
The 1619 project was created by the New York Times, and worked on by many Journalists and activists who...
“Explore Gender Dynamics in The 1619 Project: A Critical Literature Review!”
Chloe, , Arts & Entertainment, Black Lives Matter, Documentary, Gender, History, Media, Police, Quality Education, Spring 2023, Student-Centered, genderlit, SLA@Beeber, 1Thoughts and Reactions The 1619 Project is a powerful collection of essays that explores the social issues that affect...
Stereotypes of Black Women While watching the 1619 project, I had a range of thoughts and reactions. The show...
Women of color have experienced firsthand how their gender intersects with my race to create unique experiences of oppression....
How has fear weaponized black men and opposing thoughts of gender?Men people are faced with more violence and more...
To this day, individuals are still influenced by their gender and race, which shapes their experiences and perspectives. Along...
America, what’s up with you?
Isaiah, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Gender, History, Police, Race Relations, Spring 2023, #GenderLit, #SL@B, SLA@Beeber, 2Introduction On August 14th, 2019, Nikole-Hannah-Jones published the 1619 Project as a 100-page issue inside the The New York...
The ongoing impact of discrimination and subjugation of black women is evident in today’s society. Racism has a deep...
How to Properly Dispose of Chemical Waste
Emma H, , Spring 2023, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0Chemical waste is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency through the RCRA These are their steps for removing chemical...
The concept of race is a social construct and has been used to justify discrimination and oppression throughout history....
Black Lives Matter: End Injustice
Bouyagui, , Semester Published, Spring 2023, #GenderLit, SLA@Beeber, 1Ignorance of the Law To Kill Innocent People In recent years, the issue of young black men being killed...
The normalization of discrimination and mistreatment is disheartening, and it begs questions about the systems and structures that have...
Through listening to The 1619 Project, I was faced with several jarring revelations about enduring systemic racism. These stories...
The Truth Behind Black History
Zaid, , Semester Published, Spring 2023, Gender Lit, SLA at Beeber, 0Wow is how I feel about the 1619 project. It’s surprising to realize how much the events of the...
Black Men & Woman Marginalized in America
Sanaa, , Semester Published, Spring 2023, #GenderLit, SLA@Beeber, 0My initial response was that I wasn’t shocked by the color separation. Yet I can identify with that....
The law restricting black people from expressing joy is a shocking reminder of the violent and prejudiced justice system....
“Emotions stirred by historical analysis.”
Destine, , Semester Published, Spring 2023, genderlit, GenderLit & SLA@Beeber, SLA@Beeber, 5The introduction of the episode was effective in providing the audience with a preview of the discussion topic, which...
The 1619 Project is: Truth
Faith H, , Race Relations, Showcase, Spring 2023, genderlit, SLA@Beeber, 18It is disheartening to observe the disparity in healthcare treatment for pregnant women based on their race. Every individual,...
Protests following George Floyd’s death brought people together to highlight societal issues such as race, police brutality, and inequality....
“I Feel Threatened”
Sabria, , Black Lives Matter, Books or Plays, Gender, History, Politics, Slavery, Spring 2023, Writing, Gender Lit, SLA@Beeber, 1During the first minute of watching the 1619 project, I felt a stronger connection to the content. Hearing the...
Some conservatives have criticized the initiative and stirred up controversy, claiming that it promotes a polarizing and unfavorable perspective...
Discrimination’s Devastating Effects: Racist Policies
Charlee, , Spring 2023, genderlit, SLA@Beeber, 1Thoughts & Connections I found it all interesting to unpack how intersectionality played a part in gender and race...
The project includes essays, articles, poems, and artwork that examine various aspects of American life and history through the...
My reaction is that I am more aware of the history of my everyday surroundings. I now feel more...
“Bleed The Same” (1619 Project)
Ayman, , Black Lives Matter, Race Relations, Spring 2023, #GenderLit, GenderLit&SLA@Beeber, SLA@Beeber, 3Nicole Hannah Jones’s grandmother, born to a white mother and a black father, faced severe discrimination in the United...
Respect: Addressing Discrimination
David, , Black Lives Matter, Black Lives Matter At School, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Showcase, Spring 2023, #GenderLit, SLA@Beeber, 6We must refuse to engage in the tactics of those who perpetuate racism and prejudice and take action to...
I frequently feel an inch of agony and wrath as I watch episodes 2 and 5 of the 1619...
The World Bank reported that Somali piracy is having a severe impact on the economic activity of neighboring countries,...
The 1619 Project-Joelle
Joelle, , Gender Equity (Women), Race Relations, Spring 2023, #GenderLit, #sla@beeber, 0I can make a connection with what was said about how it was believed during slavery, and still after...
As I watched the episodes of the 1619 project, my heart was heavy with emotion. The first episode about...
Why Gender Affects Black People
Drew, , Black Lives Matter, Black Lives Matter At School, Call to Action, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Spring 2023, Writing, #GenderLit, SLA@Beeber, 2During the viewing of The 1619 Project, I was fed a significant amount of information and takeaways connecting to...
Gender Perspective & Marginalization of Women
Hayley, , Semester Published, Spring 2023, #sla@beeber, genderlit, 0I am a firm believer that we must persist in our efforts to advance and bring about transformation in...
To be Alive and Black
Marlia, , Black Lives Matter, Documentary, Social Class, Spring 2023, The Hate U Give, #GenderLit, #slabeeber, 0My thoughts and reactions in response to the viewing were struck by a statement that highlighted the persistent nature...
It is clear that the impacts of race continue to be felt today, as we grapple with issues like...
When watching the 1619 project, I was deeply shocked to hear about the experience of the pregnant black woman...
In the past, gynecology experiments were conducted on black women who were often denied painkillers because they were believed...
Viewing the account of the lasting impact of slavery in America proved to be a challenging emotional experience. I...
Uncovering Oppression & Inspiring Action
Darryl, , Black Lives Matter, Gender, Showcase, Spring 2023, genderlit, SLA@Beeber, 4The 1619 Project’s Episode 2 and Episode 5 shed light on the traumatic impact of slavery and police brutality...
Gender, history, and literature intersect in several ways. Literature, for instance, reflects the social, cultural, and political contexts of...
The ancient roots of racism run far deeper than we’d like to admit – and affect us all regardless...
Gender Within the 1619 Project
Naomi, , Black Lives Matter, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Media, Spring 2023, This is America, #GenderLit, SLA@Beeber, 0Episode 2 I found this episode to be extremely informative as it shed light on the history and intentions...
From the 1619 Project docuseries Race episode, something that has stuck with me was how valued the wounds of...
Unite to Fight Systemic Racism!
Jeffrey, , Race Relations, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2023, Taking responsible risks, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Gender Lit, SLA@Beeber, 3Across the nation, there are individuals who make a concerted effort to degrade and injure African Americans emotionally and...
Remembering Past through Critical Conversations
Amani, , Documentary, Race Relations, Showcase, Slavery, Spring 2023, genderlit, SLA@Beeber, 5The contributors of the 1619 Project have taken a bold and commendable risk in their efforts to raise...
The 1619 Project is a groundbreaking piece of literature that sheds light on the long-standing history of systemic racism...
My thoughts regarding thoughts, and reactions according to the 1619 Project, it’s worth noting that the experiences of biracial...
Watching the 1619 project video, I was struck by the depth and complexity of the issues that were being...
What is the root of the political divide in the current United States of America? USC Article
Marco, , Spring 2023, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0This article is a compilation of opinions and research from multiple USC sources. In particular, I found that the...
In another week of researching the U.S. Radium Corporation’s destruction of the Radium Girls’ lives, I found another article...
Good afternoon. My name is Nana Carter and I am from garden heights. Thank you for allowing me to...
A doctor has been charged with federal offences for illegally distributing opioids. He was in charge of his own...
America Mock Trial
Akira, , American Dream, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Showcase, Spring 2023, Writing & Communication, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, The U School, writing, 23The views expressed in this piece are fictional and do not represent the views of the writer. Good afternoon...
Good afternoon. My name is Lisa , the corner store owner and I am from Garden Heights. Thank you...
Why People Like Soft Things: The Reason Why The Human Race Has A Fondness For Fuzzy Textures
Ella, , Spring 2023, 0Humans are naturally curious. Whether it’s babies or adults, people are always asking questions, learning, and using their senses....
America on trial
Hector, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Spring 2023, The Hate U Give, Writing & Communication, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, The U School, TheHateUGive, 12I’m here with my daughter after what happened on the night of khalil’s death which happened right in front...
Good afternoon my name is Jason Saine and I am from ALEC. Thank you for allowing me to address...
The New York Times Magazine’s Nikole Hannah Jones created the long-form journalism project The 1619 Project in 2019. By...
america on trial
Akeem, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Spring 2023, The Hate U Give, Writing & Communication, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, The U School, TheHateUGive, 12Good afternoon. My name is DeVante and i’m from garden heights I’m here on behalf of the shooting that...
Ismael, , Spring 2023, 0
Good morning to all of you. Isn’t this a lovely day? Friends and family of the man who was...
How the White House plans to and has been addressing the immigration problem
Emma M, , Creating, imagining, and innovating, Immigration, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, government, Immigration, immigration reform, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1The issue of immigration is one that regularly makes headline news, so I read a couple of Fact Sheets...
american on trail
Saqua, , Spring 2023, The Hate U Give, Writing & Communication, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, The U School, TheHateUGive, 11Good afternoon. My name is uncle Carlos and I am from garden heights. Thank you for allowing me to...
Good afternoon. My name is Davante and I am from garden heights, in the United States of America. Thank...
In this article, Flavelle and Tarnowski go into detail about the many serious consequences of the Great Salt Lake...
Week 2 and 3 Summaries
Kolby, , Environment & World, Life on Land, Spring 2023, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Life on land, Reforestation, 0One article basically explores and explains the rules and regulations the US forest service is allowed to place on...
Pros and Cons of Student loans
Grace B, , Spring 2023, Judge Memorial, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/pros-and-cons-of-student-loans/#:~:text=Student%20loans%20can%20help%20you,become%20a%20serious%20financial%20problem. In the article written by Ben Luthi and published by Experian, he delves into the pros and cons...
Why People Like Soft Things; The Reason Why The Human Race Is Attracted To Fuzzy Textures
Ella, , Gathering data through all senses, Good Health and Well-Being, Psychology, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, soft textures, WAMS, 0Humans are naturally curious. Whether it’s babies or adults, people are always asking questions, learning, and using their senses....
Recently, I read <Title of Book or Play>, by <Name of Author>. I <relished/detested/appreciated… think of an adjective that...
<Begin with a freewrite about your book. Write non-stop about your book. What have you been thinking about your...
The Magnitude of Global Warming May Become Extreme
Nico M, , Climate Action, Environment, Environment & World, Gathering data through all senses, Managing Impulsivity, Nature, Persisting, Showcase, Spring 2023, Climate Change, Global Warming, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1The article “‘Global Warming’ or ‘Climate Change?’: Which Is the Proper Term?” discusses the difference between the terms “global...
Mock trial – America on trial
Majae, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Listening with understanding and empathy, Questioning and posing problems, Reduced Inequalities, Showcase, Spring 2023, Taking responsible risks, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, The U School, United Nation, 13What steps have been taken to reduce racial disparities in the criminal justice system? Good morning everyone.Thank you for...
America On Trial
Aaliyah, , Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Reduced Inequalities, Rights, Showcase, Spring 2023, Striving for accuracy, Taking responsible risks, The Hate U Give, Thinking flexibly, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, civil rights, The U School, 15Good Afternoon. My name is Starr and I’m the protagonist of The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. I...
A troubled mind: Tony Loneman in There There
Anneliese, , Character Traits and Relationships, Good Health and Well-Being, Listening with understanding and empathy, Oakland, Persisting, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking flexibly, anger, Fetal alcohol syndrome, P.U.L.S.E. High School, pulse, 0Tony Loneman, the protagonist in There There by Tommy Orange, has a few traits that influence his relationships with others....
Why fighting corruption is key to addressing the world’s most pressing problems
Jacob, , Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Politics, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, corruption, economy, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 6Corruption is a grave problem that the world faces every day. It has an impact on some of the...
A benefit of a Pet
Jennifer, , Good Health and Well-Being, Quality Education, Responsible Consumption and Production, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Love, mental health, Orange Cove High School, pets, 0In the article, The health and Mood-Boosting Benefits of Pets (upfront, Robinson, Lundgren, and Segal), on 12/5, 2022, I...
Nickel, , Spring 2023, 0
The article reports on the release of a survivor of Somali pirates who had been held hostage for over...
Adaptations of Space Technology to Reduce Harmful Emissions
Luke, , Climate Action, Persisting, Showcase, Space, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, Climate Action, Climate Change, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, space technology, 0The inventions resulting from space exploration and space research have been able to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and use...
Political Divide in United States
Marco, , Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, america, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 1An article in PEW’s Trust Magazine, “America Is Exceptional in Its Political Divide,” by Michael Dimock & Richard Wike...
Corruption in Healthcare and How to Combat It
Rachelle, , Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, corruption, Healthcare, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0A study done across 33 countries is able to show us the amount of corruption in healthcare across the...
https://nowcomment.com/documents/342331 The second most common source of debt for Americans today is student loans, and the number of those...
https://nowcomment.com/documents/342331 The second most common source of debt for Americans today is student loans, and the number of those...
why is it important to safely dispose of chemical waste? what effects will it have on the planet if not done properly?
Emma H, , Spring 2023, enviroment, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0If you live in a developed nation, chances are companies in your country dispose of quite literally tons of...
In this article, Kirk Siegler goes into great detail about the importance and environmental role of the Great Salt...
The Washington Post discusses the resurgence of piracy in East Africa, particularly in Somalia, where a recent spate of...
Overpopulation in Utah
Eli, , Gentrification, Housing, Immigration, Spring 2023, This is America, Judge Memorial, Judge Memorial Catholic High School, 0https://nowcomment.com/documents/342174
Pushing Past Limits
Dominick M, , Applying past knowledge to new situations, Civic Engagement & Social Justice, Family, Good Health and Well-Being, Showcase, Spring 2023, Thinking & communicating with clarity and precision, Thinking flexibly, family, Park Slope Collegiate, 2I had an uncle who lived here in the United States, who would come to our house to visit...