Assignment task:
Read Oppression in America: 'To root this out we need a movement against racist policies' by Jamiles Lartey
Q1. How does the author define "whitelash" and how did it originate?
Q2. What is a "personal racism valet"? What is the dilemma for 911 operators and first responders?
Q3. In the article, how does Goff say we can win?
Watch the video Discrimination Daily Show with Trevor Noah
Q4. What kinds of racism and prejudice does Noah point out in the video?
Q5. What was Noah's view on how slavery is taught in U.S. schools?
Your Take
Q6. In a situation where a white person calls the police on a black person for these non-events, what do you think goes through their minds?
Q7. Starbucks response to the Philadelphia incident was to immediately close stores and implement racial bias training. How effective do you think it is?
Q8. Does Noah's humor-based presentation of social/cultural issues make a difference in raising awareness of problems or does it make them worse?