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14.6 Preliminary Film Analysis Project (Kairy Nunez)

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1. The outcomes of institutionally racist policy choices that exclude the needs of low-income minorities in the health care system inevitably lead to more deaths within the community. It is because of racist acts being encouraged and without consequences that doctors and other institutionalized locations refuse or offer little to no aid to minorities in harm's way.

2. The intersectionality of unconscious bias, distrust in the healthcare system, lack of health insurance and lack of health education affect the African American community since each and every system has managed to fail minorities. It is prevalent in the healthcare system as well, as mentioned in the video “Minority Health Disparities” African American men live seven years less than other racial groups and Latino adults are 45% more likely to die from diabetes.

3. Three strategies that I feel can address the issues raised in questions one and two include one, bring in more minorities into the healthcare system as we too are neglected from the right to a great education; two, gather non-profit organizations and work towards distributing free food and well-ness check ups in low income communities; three community work out days in which the community gathers together in a park to perform small workouts to increase their health.

4. The resource that helps me understand this topic more is the article “Black Americans’ views about health disparities, experiences with health care,” as it shines a light on the health of African Americans caused by environmental amongst other factors.

https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2022/04/07/black-americans-views-about-health-disparities-experiences-with-health-care/

5. One thing I learned is how cruel the healthcare system is to minorities, I knew they didn’t have the best healthcare system but the statistics still blew my mind.

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13.5 Film Analysis Outline Template (Kairy Nunez)

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Option 2: African American Birth Discrepancies  

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1. After reading the Washington Post article “Beyoncé, Serena Williams open up about potentially fatal childbirths, a problem especially for black mothers,” I can say that the reason there are disparities between the amount of pain medication an African American woman would receive in comparison to other women in the same hospital complaining of pain is that racism is still prevalent to this day. Whether people choose to believe it or not, African American women always get the shorter end of the stick regardless of the situation. The sad truth is that if a doctor had the choice to give pain medication to a White woman who has slight contractions in comparison to an African American woman who is having severe internal and physical injuries after giving birth, the doctor would give the pain medication to the White woman.

2. Factors that are contributing to the disproportionate number of African American infants who die in childbirth and African American mothers who die in childbirth include toxic stress, racism, lack of resources, and nutrition African American women must suffer with.

3. Solutions that can be implemented to improve the experiences of African American mothers giving birth and African American infant survival rates include equality health training classes to doctors – this should be unnecessary as individuals should have the common decency to not be racist – host new mother sessions where African American women are taught Dos and Don’ts after having a child.

4. A resource that helps me understand the theme is the article “Working Together to Reduce Black Maternal Mortality.” The resources’ significance to the unit’s material as it shines a light on the discrepancies of African American mothers giving birth which tend to result in their death and or the death of their children. It also covers ways to reduce the number of deaths.

Working Together to Reduce Black Maternal Mortality | Health Equity Features | CDC

5. One thing I learned from this unit happens to be the fact that Beyonce and Serena Wiliams, having the most public attention, suffered from experiences in a hospital.

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1. The significance of the Yoruba Orisha faith also known as Santeria is that the faith offers its followers a spiritual path and a deep sense of cultural belonging. It is spiritually empowering as it provides protection and strength to its followers.

2. This faith provides a connection back to Africa for those African Americans choosing to join the faith as traditions that are linked to African American culture promises a good and fulfilling life. It provides its followers peace and shies away from judgment, representing power and respect, in comparison to the African Culture in which the spiritual gatherings that consist of rituals, music, dance, and food would allow one to connect to the spirit world.

3. The Yoruba faith treats health and healing in their religion through sacrifices/offerings, conducting orthodox treatment, prayings, readings, etc. They essentially relied on the Gods wholeheartedly to heal them.

4. The resource that helped me understand the Yoruba Orisha faith a lot more is the article “Yoruba Mythology: The Orishas Of The Yoruba Religion.” After analyzing the resource the most important thing that I learned from it is that the Yoruba people are one of the three largest ethnic groups in Nigeria, but I have never heard of them until now. I believe we should promote these religions a lot more, not enforce but to inform others of them.

https://medium.com/african-history-collections/yoruba-mythology-the-orishas-of-the-yoruba-religion-f411c3db389d

5. One thing that stood out to me from this unit would be the fact that there are so many religions within the African American culture that I didn’t even know existed.

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1. Code switch is essentially the switching of language or acting, and overall behavior in order to appeal to a specific group of individuals. This essentially affects African Americans’ success in life as they continuously have to code-switch among Whites at work, school, or anywhere else, to prevent themselves from being judged.

2. Expecting code-switching threatens diversity since it’s essentially forcing African Americans to part themselves from their origins. Expecting me to code switch is like saying I can’t speak Spanish, since it was my first language I hold it deeply in my heart and will forever be proud of it. In regards to African Americans code switching takes away from their place of origins, whether it be clothing, acting, speaking, what they like etc.

3. The effects of code switching may intersect with a person's mental health as the feelings of “not being good enough for Whites and not good enough for my own people” comes into play. I’ve heard this phrase so many times over the past and it’s always when people of color are raised around predominantly White communities. They try to code switch the best they can but eventually lose themselves in the process. They want to fit in, code switch to be more like those around them but can’t but when they’re around their people they code switch again, and it’s mentally straining.

4. The resource that helps me understand the topic of code switching more is the article “The art of code switching: How Black students adapt to predominantly white spaces.” This source shines some light on the perspective of the issue since it spoke on the art rather than it being a chore, listing examples of individuals actually undergoing code switching in their everyday lives.

https://statenews.com/article/2023/02/the-art-of-codeswitching?ct=content_open&cv=cbox_latest#:~:text=Code%2Dswitching%20is%20a%20tactic,are%20not%20labeled%20as%20aggressive.5. A strategy that I feel can be successful to address the misconceptions about code switching that exists inside and outside of the African American community is essentially zoning everything out. When one is out and about minding their business it’s best for you to do the same, don’t think about them and what their life may be like, don’t stereotype them, don’t write or say misconceptions about them, they’re minding their own, as you and everyone else should as well.
6. One thing that I learned from this unit is that code switching is used in everyday lives and it affects more people than I thought.

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1. Strengths of Black neighborhoods and communities is that they are so family and friend oriented. Regardless of their situation they will forever be there for one another, they always have each other’s back in times of need and reassurance. They managed to manifest this over time as their past has essentially made them stronger and allowed them to establish a leveled ground on their faith and belief.

2. Weaknesses of Black neighborhoods and communities include their constant low socioeconomic status. Black communities continue to suffer from poverty and underrepresentation. A solution to the issue includes joining or even starting support groups, informing yourself and others of the issue, and speaking out.

3. Three ways in which Black neighborhoods and communities could play a role in the progressive movement of the Black community could be one: access to essential resources, including healthcare and educational opportunities; two: mental health support; three: promotion of support groups and educational opportunities, such as mentorships, leadership training, etc.

4. Three ways in which Black neighborhoods and communities could have a detrimental effect on the progressive movement of the Black community include, one: falling into the imposter syndrome mentality, proving those who doubted people of color, right; two: systematic racism that is still prevalent to this day continues to be a threat to Black communities; three: Black on Black violence, instead of working together and building up a community. they tear it down with negativity and hate.

5. A resource that helps me understand these themes is the article “African Americans in the Progressive Era,” published on ThoughtCo. The resources’ significance to this unit’s material is that it covers Black communities during the progressive movement. It helped us picture the setting and events happening during the time.
African Americans and the Progressive Era

6. One thing that I learned from this unit was how much individuals can do for Black communities on the progressive movement.

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1. What I would say are the psychological consequences of experiencing subconscious racial slights as a person of color would be mental health issues. People of color already feel inferior to the more privileged/superior races this will only lead to greater psychological harm to the way they view themselves and others like them.

2. Stereotypes that are perpetuated when racial microaggressions are thrown around towards a person of color are that due to people’s assumptions towards people of color they feel they cannot accomplish certain or big tasks. They grow a fixed mindset and are not able to fully accomplish great things that they know they are capable of.

3. Considering Intersectionality, other issues this theme affects in the African American community are landing a good-paying job especially when in competition with a White male. Intersectionality essentially creates a rift or inequality when it comes to good pay and new hire.

4. These theories of intersectionality, racial microaggressions, bias, or white privilege affect one's understanding of "sense of self" or ethnic identity by exposing them to the reality of life for a person of color. These terms or theories will inevitably degrade further negatively affecting people of color’s way of thinking.

5. A resource that helps me understand this topic more would be the article “What is intersectionality, and what does it have to do with me?” posted on the YW Boston Blog. This article essentially helped shine a light on the past and present issues regarding intersectionality, it allowed me to grasp the concept a lot better by providing lots of descriptions and examples. https://www.ywboston.org/2017/03/what-is-intersectionality-and-what-does-it-have-to-do-with-me/

6. A strategy that I feel can be successful to address the use of microaggressions especially when the offender is unaware of how their reactions affect people of color could be informing them of their mistake, letting them know that what they said was hurtful, and maybe try to be careful next time around. Sincerely informing them is much more effective than doing it with wrongful/hurtful intent.

7. One thing that you learned or one thing that stood out to you from the unit would be the true meaning of intersectionality. If I'm being completely honest I’ve never heard that term before this unit.

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1. Imposter syndrome is the feeling of anxiousness and not being able to experience success within, regardless of the clear high-performing in external ways. This feeling often leaves people feeling as if they are a fraud, a phony, and overall doubting themselves and their abilities.

2. After watching the video “When someone does not expect greatness from you, here's what to tell yourself,” acclaimed writer Morgan Jenkins makes strong connections to the whole idea of imposter syndrome which allows the viewers to also make connections thus being more engaged. In essence, depending on the individual’s mindset, imposter syndrome affects a student in their educational journey and into their career experiences in a way that it makes the student stronger or it can tear them down. Nevertheless, Jenkins is living proof of an individual who was a target of white teachers trying to tear her down but as a result it made her stronger. She suffered through the conditions of imposter syndrome and continues to have a bit of that mentality, however that did not stop her from pursuing her life long goals, she is currently thriving as an acclaimed writer.

3. Imposter syndrome specifically affects the self-esteem and mental health of African American women in the workplace since people have low expectations of women of color and overall women as a whole. It is because of this that women feel the need to be extremely driven and determined in order to live up to these expectations that enable the imposter syndrome to arise. They begin to be overwhelmed with the feelings of doubt in the workplace that is primarily males, white at that.

4. As mentioned in the previous question, women alone already feel that strong sense of inferiority in comparison to the men in a workplace, once race is added as a contributing factor they begin to feel even more inferior. When it comes to a workplace setting, African American women always feel the need to prove everyone wrong, that their race or gender can speak for them, it is their external successes that should speak for them. It is because of their past experiences in a predominantly white male filled workplace that they feel the need to put in their all and more into what they do.

5. A strategy that I believe would be successful in addressing this issue and improving the workplace for women of color would be to promote gender, race, and overall equality within the work environment. An example of this could be if there is a White male that is doing a good job while there is an African American woman that is doing a fantastic job, the promotion is usually given to the white males however if we were to want to make a change let's begin by giving the rightful people the promotions.

6. One thing that stood out to me would be the whole concept of imposter syndrome and who it affects. When listening to Morgan Jenkins, it reminded me of my Native American father, he too was failed by the education system. His teachers and counselors would bring him down on a daily basis, sway him to community college or the marines, he chose the ladder. Although he is currently thriving and helping those like him he believes that he could have been doing better if they had not discouraged him as they did.

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https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/race-is-a-social-construct-scientists-argue/

https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2015/06/16/how-fluid-is-racial-identity/race-and-racial-identity-are-social-constructs

https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Southwestern_College/SWC%3A_SOC_106_Race_and_Ethnicity/Chapter_1%3A_Defining_Race_and_Ethnicity/1.3_Race_as_a_Social_Construct

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Racial Autobiography Outline - Kairy Nunez

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1. According to Chapter 5, Kinship and Family, what makes the Black family unique is their strong sense of kinship and respect towards one another. This could be seen back then and in recent times, for instance, due to non-minorities wanting to stray away from them they only had each other. In recent times Black families continue to be known for their strong love and family gatherings, they have always been the type to put in their all when it comes to family and friends.

2. What I think are the strengths of the Black family would be their ability to overcome any and all hardships that come their way. They have faced an overwhelming amount of discriminatory and oppressive situations, along with hate crimes in which to this day they have not received justice. In addition, what I think is a challenge of the Black family would be although they have always fought through it they face so many hardships.

3. Concepts such as racial socialization affect parents and children in Black families in a positive way since being exposed to the concepts that pertain to their situation will benefit them and their knowledge. This ideology can be applied to the Black families since they can use the knowledge to view the world differently and they won’t be left in the dark.

4. Based on our reading, factors that I think have impacted Black families the most since slavery happen to be the stress that has increased due to racism and discrimination. According to Belgrave’s Chapter five, Black families have been subjected to racial discrimination and segregation, “less access to quality health care, social services, and recreational activities, which contribute to increased stress and mental health problems” (Page 147). I find that so unfair for the Black families that had to and continue to endure those situations, nobody deserves that.

5. One academic resource that helps me understand this topic better is “Family Preservation Matters: Why Kinship Care for Black Families, Native American Families, and Other Families of Color is Critical to Preserve Culture and Restore Family Bonds,” written by MSW, senior manager, and youth advocacy program & policy, Marcia Hopkins. A main point from the resource that helped me understand this topic better would be where Hopkins incorporated the fact that the kinship care model must be prioritized so children feel cared for in the child welfare system. Another point from the article would be to promote equity among families and succor family relationships. Finally, promoting a strong and caring kinship relationship within families will allow the protection and preservation of culture/history of the communities.
https://jlc.org/news/family-preservation-matters-why-kinship-care-black-families-native-american-families-and-other

6. Something that stood out to me would be how close and tight-knit a community black families are. They show strong kinship relationships with not only their families but friends and neighbors.

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1. Types of racism from slide two that I have seen in the world include all four honestly. However, just to name a couple, an example of individual racism that I have witnessed in the world today includes whites being racist towards people of color because in the past people of color have been seen as inferior to the rest of the human race or not even considered human. This systematic racism is still present today. In addition, cultural racism can be seen today as people like to discriminate against those who don’t speak the language that is supposed to be spoken which is often implied by saying “Speak English we’re in America.”
Examples from slide three titled “Internalized Racism According to Karen Pyke of UCR,” that I have seen in the world are Whites integrating the Internalized Racial Superiority ideology into their daily lives. According to the Google Slide presentation, the term Internalized Racial Superiority refers to “The acceptance and acting out of a superior definition of self, rooted in the historical designation of oneʼs race. Over many generations, this process of empowerment and access is expressed as unearned privileges, access to institutional power, invisible advantages and inflated self-image based upon race.” I have seen several videos of white teenage boys saying racial slurs, committing extreme misdemeanors and or crimes with little to no consequences. On the other hand, if a Hispanic, black, or any person of color were to do that they would get the worst consequences. It angers me how this world works: when a white murders, they get1 a slap on the wrist, when a person of color drives an unlicensed vehicle they are punished by death.

2. If I’m being honest I do not believe we live in a post-racial society as racism is still prevalent to this day. There have been several lynchings, acts of racial discrimination, hate crimes, amongst other grave racial driven acts of hatred in the past decades for a society that claims that we are living in a new world.

3. My personal definition of race is how one views themselves, ethnicity wise and what category they place themselves social group wise. I believe that race is both a social and biological construct. People are born their race due to their parents and are therefore treated like such based on their race. There are people of color that essentially grow up around entitled individuals and will either one, assimilate and are further accepted as one of their own, which isn’t even a full acceptance, or two, they are shamed for being different.

4. A resource regarding race being a social concept is the article Race and Racial Identity Are Social Constructs in which professor of law at the University of Iowa College of Law, Angela Onwuachi-Willig speaks on the racial identity topic. She argues that race and racial identity are in fact social constructs rather than biological ones through the use of historic evidence and real world examples. At first I believed that race and racial identity were both social and biological constructs, however after reviewing her article I was completely won over.
https://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2015/06/16/how-fluid-is-racial-identity/race-and-racial-identity-are-social-constructs

5. One thing that stood out to me from the unit is the whole idea or other side to race and racial identity not just something that socially defines a person but it's something that makes a person who they are.

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Unlike race and racial identity, the social, political and economic meanings of race, or rather belonging to particular racial groups, have not been fluid.

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3.1 Multidimensions of Ethnic Self Identification

1. Under the category of Natal Measures I chose the birthplace of self, siblings, and natural parents. I chose these specifically because I love my family, I’m a family person and I believe I would not have been here if it wasn’t for them. They have been there for me through thick and thin, they have shaped who I am, contributed to my successes and have helped me get through life.

2. Under the category of Behavioral Measures I chose Friendship and acquaintance affiliative patterns; Print and electronic media use patterns, music, clothing, and food preferences. I chose these specifically because those are what fill my everyday lives. My friends and acquaintances are what keep my life joyous and adventurous. In regards to social media, music, clothing, food, they are all things that I use on a daily basis.

3. Under the category of Selective Measures I chose Role models and preferred reference groups. I chose this one because although I never had the best role models growing up I became my own role model while my mother and father tried the best they could as well.

4. Under the category of Situation-contextual Measures I chose Home-Family, Work, Education. I chose these because I find family and education to be very important and top priority in one’s life. Work could be considered a priority to me as well, although it’s not at the very top it is one of my priorities.

3.2 The Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure (MEIM)

1. My Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure score is 41.

2. To me this score does not affect me as much, I believe I know enough about my cultural/ethnic background to be discouraged about my knowledge of it. Although I know I could go out of my way to get to know it more, I believe I know enough to have strong pride in my group.

3. I think that this means that I have a strong bond with my Mexican culture because I have always been the type of person to show off my ethnic background with no hesitation. I am proud of my culture, the music, the food, the strong kinship, traditions, etc. I will never purposely discourage others from showing off their culture as well.

4. Something that surprised me about this analysis is how close I am to my ethnic background. I had always been close to my origins but my family members seem to be more connected but I concluded that I am too.

3.3 Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale

1. My score after taking the Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale was 19.

2. What my score means to me is that I need to work on self-love and appreciation. I realized that after reading and answering each question that my self-esteem and confidence wasn’t as it used to be. I remember taking similar tests before and my score was always high, but through time it has clearly decreased.

3. I believe my score is the number that it is since I haven’t been in thriving environments. School and work have affected my mental health drastically and I am unable to have that strong sense of self-worth I once had.

POST 3.4: RACIAL IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT PADLET POST

1. If I’m being honest, I believe that I am in the fourth stage of Racial Identity Development. As stated in the Summary of Stages of Racial Identity Development the fourth stage, also referred to as the Emersion stage is “where their [people of color] anger about racism directed towards Whites leads them to feel that they can only belong with others in their own racial group which understands them. They avoid, as much as possible, contacts with Whites and seek out people of their own race or gender.” In essence, I wouldn’t say I feel as if I can relate to the anger or strong avoidance; However, I do feel more comfortable with people that look like me, minorities/POC, than I am around the more privileged races. I feel more comfortable around my own racial group or hispanics as I do feel like they could understand me, they can relate to what I would say. If I had a choice I would not interact with whites if I see others of my own racial group.

2. I believe I am in the stage that I identified due to past interactions I have had with whites. It is because of the feeling of being degraded every time I speak to them that makes me want to seek those who make me feel comfortable.

3. An example of how I know that I have passed through the previous stages since I realized that I have learned to accept things or things have gotten better is this generation.

POST 3.5: FIND YOUR RACIAL IDENTITY RESOURCE

1. A resource that you search and find on the internet that helps you understand your own racial/ethnic identity better is the article “An Overview of Traditions and Culture in Mexico” by Wendy Justice. Justice goes over several customs and traditions, language, food, etc. within Mexican culture.

https://internationalliving.com/countries/mexico/traditions-and-culture-in-mexico/

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Choose one of the 7 Principles of Nguzo Saba and define it on your Padlet. Then explain why it resonates with you and how you feel you have seen this value in action in the African American community. Provide an example.

Out of the seven principles of Nguzo Saba, I feel as if all the terms resonate with the African American community, however if I had to choose one to resonate with me it would be Kujichagulia or self-determination. This Principle of Nguzo Saba refers to ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves, and speak for ourselves. I feel as if this resonates with me as I’ve always been the one to stick with myself, I am where I am now because I strived and put myself and goals first. I want to become successful not only for myself but for my family. I have seen this value in action in the African American community in communities where they as a community have worked to be where they are now. An example of this could be important movements like the Black Lives Matter movement, the people saw a problem, aimed to fix the problem, did that by protesting and standing up for what they thought was right.

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THEORY 2: 7 Concepts of Afrocentric Psychology

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THEORY 2: 7 Concepts of Afrocentric Psychology

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1. Choose and define the concept that you feel is most present in the African American community. Provide an example of how you have witnessed the concept you have chosen.

The concept that I feel is more present in the African American community is inclusive metaphysical epistemology which refers to affective and cognitive knowing.African Americans have made it their mission to make an impact in their community/the world nowadays and they have and continue to succeed. They have started businesses from the ground upl, from bookstores, to coffee shops to cultural institutions, and many other businesses.

2. Then, define and provide an example of the concept that you feel is least present in the African American community. Also, provide an example.

The concept I feel is least present in the African American is maafa which refers to the enslavement of African people. Although African Americans continue to be the target of racist slurs or actions they have made a new name for themselves. Although slavery is not something you can simply forget, the African American community have learned to take control of their lives and past and learned to live with a positive outlook on life, starting businesses, building brands for themselves in politics, etc.

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1. The concept of Ubuntu is uniquely African. After reading the assigned reading and analyzing the short video by Dr. Nelson Mandela, do you think that the spirit of Ubuntu is alive and well today in African American culture? Explain your answer and give an example as to why you have chosen your position.

After reading the assigned reading and analyzing the short video by Dr. Nelson Mandela, I do think that the spirit of Ubuntu is alive and well today in African American culture but I believe it could be more profound. Ubuntu as defined in the video is “a way of life, it underpins the concept of an open society.” It is a representation of respect, helpfulness, sharing, community, caring, trust, and unselfishness. Although I do believe that it is still present, especially amongst the African American culture, I know that there are more ways one could continue to integrate these core values into their everyday lives. If one is giving to their community, they can begin to expand; If one is showing unselfishness and trust, they can teach those values to those around them in order to spread this positive outlook.

2. Compare and contrast in detail and provide examples of any parallels/similarities that you have been able to identify between African cultures and African American culture. Has this concept of Ubuntu changed your worldview at all? Explain.

Similarities between African cultures and African culture include the resources and loving kinships that they have for one another. They have a strong sense of love and community, this is very present in the movements and organizations that tend to form over that sense of unity. An example of this could be the unions/groups Malcom X, Martin Luther King, and others formed in order to fight for what they thought was right.

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Theme 3: Positive Sense of Self Brainstorm

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Connections that can be made between having a positive sense of self and our experiences with identity and race are having a positive outlook on life will allow us to express ourselves in a more meaningful way. I believe our past experiences shape who we are today as people.

I do not believe that someone who has a negative view of their sense of self can have a positive sense of ethnic identity can have a positive sense of ethnic identity because if one keeps up a fixed mindset they will have no time to grow and find the positives in life. However I do believe that a mentality or way of thinking can change for the better.

I would assume that a person who identifies positively with African American Psychology might have a stronger sense of self or ethnic identity as they are more informed and exposed to the social issues in life. It is because of this that with a mindset that comes with being informed that the mind is able to flourish in a positive manner.

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1. What was your first experience with race?

Although it was not a personal experience, I will regard this memory as an eye opening experience. This happened a few years ago, I believe I was in the 8th or 9th grade, when I saw children that looked like me in cages being separated from their parents who also looked like me. I’m going to be honest, when I saw that on the news I cried, not only out of sadness but out of fear as well. I realized that people of color/minorities have always had and will continue to have it bad while those at the top – Caucasians in particular – get to live their lives without a care in the world.

2. How old were you?

It was pretty recent so I was around 13-14.

3. What emotions do you associate with the experience?

The emotions I associate with the experience are anger and sadness, anger overpowering my sadness.

4. Have you ever talked about the experience?

I’ve spoken about it with my friends and family, in an attempt to spread awareness.

5. How have your early experiences with race shaped your worldview?

Early experiences with race have shaped my worldview as I am now more open minded when it comes to partaking in social activism. I go out of my way to step up when needed in regards to race and social issues. I will continue to keep an open mind in situations like those.

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1. Who am I?

I am a sister, a daughter, a best friend, a student, a first gen, a go getter, an overthinker, a stubborn person, a sensitive person, and a proud Mexican

2. Who do I pretend to be?

I pretend to be fine when I am truly not. I am not fine with having to paint a face everyday and put up a tough girl act when in reality I overthink and let every little thing get to me.

3. Who do people think I am?

People think I am a person that does not have a care in the world. They think I am always in my own world and always have something to say.

4. Who do I wish I could be?

I wish I could show people that I truly care about what they say and that I am not just a girl that doesn’t know what she’s talking about. I wish I could say something without having to think too much about it. I wish I could be someone who’s only care in the world could be living not just surviving.

5. How has race or ethnic identity played a role in any of these responses?

The role race has played in my responses, specifically the last one, is that I know there are people out there that are privileged enough to only think about the next time they’re going to have a good time. They get to live life, without a care in the world honestly. On the other hand, the rest of us have to spend most if not our entire life working, essentially surviving.