Reflection Paper – They Called Us Enemy by George Takei
Write about the innocence of George Takei during this time and how his innocence changed into an awareness of the injustices that was happening during this time in history.
Tag: Injustices
What kind of reparations is Coates advocating for? Why does he believe it’s important to publicly debate and discuss the idea of reparations (through the HR 40 bill, for instance)?
On p. 55 of “The Case for Reparations”, Coates states, “What talking about is more than recompense for past injustices—more than a handout, a payoff, hush money, or a reluctant bribe. What talking about is a national reckoning that would lead to spiritual renewal.”
We might typically think of reparations as being purely material—taking the form of land, money, etc. What kind of reparations is Coates advocating for? Why does he believe it’s important to publicly debate and discuss the idea of reparations (through the HR 40 bill, for instance)?
Analyzing African American history, examine the historical processes that led to Black Lives Matters.
Throughout the class we have examined that the African American communities have changed drastically as more Americans have become aware of the injustices faced by millions of people of color.
Analyzing African American history, examine the historical processes that led to Black Lives Matters.
Some articles and videos to review to help you with this essay:
https://www.pbssocal.org/kcet-originals/lost-la/1992-2020-look-back-ahead-countrys-struggle-justice
https://www.wral.com/professor-addresses-similarities-of-george-floyd-s-death-to-1992-los-angeles-riots/19126557/
https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-george-floyd-protests-in-los-angeles-differ-from-1992-riots-11591263005