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Who am I?

My name is Yahir Farias. I am 19 years old and this is my first semester attending Compton college. I was born and raised in Lynwood, CA.

Who do I pretend to be?

I Pretend to be the best version of myself mentally and physically even though I know I'm not I try my best to believe what I'm doing is the right path for me and my career however I can admit I can try harder.

Who do people think I am?

Honestly I don't know what people may think of who I am but I try my best not to worry about it since in life the only person who can make a change and affect myself is me.

Who do I wish I could be?

I wish I can be the person who doesn't worry what others think and never loses hope or motivation to achieve their goal academically or just through life.

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

I feel like now people are more judgmental towards my race/ethnicity because of the current president and how because of the president more hatred is shown towards my race/ethnicity.

What was your first experience with race?

My first experience with race was being called a "beaner".

How old were you

I was 10 years old.

What emotions do you associate with the experience?

At the time I was confused about the word because it's not often the word is thrown out and I wasn't aware how a word could have so much hatred.

Have you ever talked about the experience?

No I ignored the situation because I thought if I'd react it'd be giving the word power over me.

How have your early experiences with race shaped your worldview?

I realized how separated people really were and some still are just because we don't look the same or come from the same background.

I believe that a person who has a negative sense of self can not have a positive sense of ethnic identity. The reasoning behind this is due to the matter of being poorly treated based upon your identity and how this can impact one's mental ability to act or control their self esteem.

I believe a person who is more aware of their cultural background and history can be more positive regardless of the hatred towards them. I feel like they can be grateful for who they are and encourage others to do the same. This can also motivate those who are impacted by negative events to never lose hope and keep achieving their goals.

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2.4 Ubuntu, Afrocentricity and Nguzo Saba 

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2.4 Ubuntu, Afrocentricity and Nguzo Saba 

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Theme 1:

I believe the spirit of Ubuntu is still alive and used today. the reasoning why is many African Americans learned to stick out for one another especially in hard times. African Americans learned that they need to help each other out in order to improve in life and show an example a great example would be the BLM movement as this shows working together like a family makes you stronger.

African and African American culture relate due to their praise in the spirit of Ubuntu whether if its through prayers or actions.

This changed my worldview since it showed me everyone should help each other instead of judging one another since the only way we can move forwards is with each other.

Theme 2:

I see African Americans as very spirited, this is because many African Americans seek to better their life, their home, their family, and their friends. An example would be the famous streamer Kai Cenat he chose to spend his wealth to provide for communities in help not only in American but also in Africa.

Inclusive metaphysical epistemology is the least present due to the outdated learning and spreading of the word.

Theme 3: Imani relates with me since I use it all the time without Imani many people would not have a reason why they may be in in this world it gives us a reason as to why we exist and this relates to the African American community since they have had faith in one another for years. An example would be Martin Luther King Jr he had faith the world would one day be equal and no one would be treated unfairly.

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3.1 Padlet post: MULTIDIMENSIONS OF ETHNIC SELF IDENTIFICATION

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3.1 Padlet post: MULTIDIMENSIONS OF ETHNIC SELF IDENTIFICATION

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1. Within the category of Natal Measures, I chose natural parents and sibling because for me my siblings were and still are a big part of my life and without them I wouldn't feel as happy as I am. My parents have always been hardworking and I am very grateful for them and what they gave me.

2. Within the category of Behavioral Measures I chose music and religious activity. Music is one of my choices because it helps me concentrate and lets me express my emotions differently. I chose religious activity because I think its very important for others to find purpose and guidance in life.

3. Within the category of Subjective Measures I chose role model because it was an important part of my development and motivation.

4. Within the category of Situation-contextual Measures I chose education and work. Education gave me a better understanding of important parts of everyday life. Work taught me discipline and gave me life experience.

3.2: MULTI-GROUP ETHNIC IDENTITY MEASURE

1. My Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure score is 28.

2. To me this score means I should be more aware of my ethnic roots, tradition, and cultural background because it can play a huge role in my life.

3. I think that this means that I have a weak bond with the Mexican ethnic group because I don't follow much news within the community or engaging in cultural practices.

4. It surprised me that I'm not very involved with my ethnic group.

3.3: ROSENBERG'S SELF-ESTEEM SCALE

1. My score was 17.

2. My score means how well I appreciate myself. I feel like I could improve on my self-esteem.

3. My score is the way it is because I don't think I've done enough in life to be proud of.

3.4: RACIAL IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT

1. My stage of racial identity for people of color is #2 encounter.

2. My family always taught me to be proud of my ethnicity so I realized I shouldn't worry about being anyone other than myself.

3. I passed the previous stage of pre-encounter because I experienced old media which clearly favored white skinned people and portrayed people of color in a negative light.

POST 3.5: FIND YOUR RACIAL IDENTITY RESOURCE

https://lbhsnews.com/2405/features/appreciating-and-embracing-your-cultural-heritage/

This article helps me understand why it's important to engage in and learn about my culture: so that future generations won't forget it.

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In America, Cinco de Mayo is a day to enjoy Mexican food and one too many margaritas. The holiday is a celebration of Mexican heritage for America's ever-growing Hispanic population. Yet, it has become one of the most misunderstood holiday. Many believe that it is the day that Mexico gained its independence. WRONG-that is celebrated on September 16. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the French on May 5, 1862 at the Battle of Puebla.
Today, Cinco de Mayo has been converted into a much more Americanized day. Most non-Mexican Americans have no idea about the day's history. For people of Mexican descent, like me, Cinco de Mayo is seen as a day to celebrate our beloved culture. Being proud of where you come from sometimes has a negative stigma attached to it, but heritage is something that you should be proud of, no matter your ethnicity. It is important to celebrate your legacy and remember what your people fought for and why.
"If we don't celebrate our Mexican culture, future generations will forget what our culture is, and it's important for others to view our culture," said senior Francisco Godoy.
With the election of our current president, uncertainty amongst people of Mexican heritage has grown. Over the term of his presidency, Trump has favored anti-immigration policies, consequently leaving millions of people in fear. He has promised to deport all undocumented immigrants in the country and build a wall on the border with Mexico to keep people out. It can be argued that the United States would not be the same without people of Hispanic descent. Many Hispanic people are now left with a feeling of strong uncertainty. The majority of immigrants come in search of a life filled with a prosperity yet are left to live with the idea of being deported.
"I want people to know that I'm not ashamed to be Latina. Also, I want to continue to celebrate my heritage so I can one day share it with my children," said LBHS junior Andrea Ocampo. Celebrating our heritage allows us to learn about our ancestors and help create an intimate knowledge of the role that Latinos have played in U.S. history, as well as the effect they've had on our culture. Growing up in a Mexican-American household, I have always cherished my culture. Without it, I would not be the person I am today. I have a very close bond and value for all of my family members. With my mom growing up in Mexico, Spanish has been my second language for as long as I can remember.
Additionally, being able to speak Spanish has given me so many advantages, from being able to speak with my family members to being able to eventually minor in Spanish in college. It has made me a more well rounded person and have respect for the many cultures the United States and world have to offer.
The celebration of different cultures is important in times like these. They help us better explain our Hispanic background to each other and ourselves. It allows the more than 50 million Hispanics to better appreciate their historic story. Concealing our Hispanic contributions puts us in danger-celebrating it strengthens it.

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In America, Cinco de Mayo is a day to enjoy Mexican food and one too many margaritas. The holiday is a celebration of Mexican heritage for America's ever-growing Hispanic population. Yet, it has become one of the most misunderstood holiday. Many believe that it is the day that Mexico gained its independence.

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4.4 Race and Racism: Racial Microagressions

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4.4 Race and Racism: Racial Microagressions

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1. In the audio clip I can identify racism. A woman is told she is articulate and speaks well despite the fact that she has a Ph.D. Its implied that her speech is impressive because she's black which is an offensive generalization. Another woman has her accomplishments downplayed, being chalked up to the reason being because she's Asian.

2. We don't live in a post racial society. As demonstrated in the audio clip, people today still face racism, usually verbal, being told offensive comments related to their ethnicity.

3. My personal definition of race is someone's culture and ethnic roots. Race is a social construct because its interpreted differently based on who you ask. While one person may just see two white people, another will not just identify the individuals by their skin color but the way they dress and their facial features.

4. "Someone like Drake, whose father is African American and mother is Ashkenazi Jewish, the US or even Canada sees as black.." (1:12 - 1:20) "If Drake was placed in South Africa, people are more likely to see him as mixed race." (1:34 - 1:38) I agree with the points made in this video, as race is seen very differently between different communities and cultures.

5. Something that I learned during this unit is that racism is still very prominent today, just more subtle in the common form of backhanded compliments.

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Resource Link: https://lbhsnews.com/2405/features/appreciating-and-embracing-your-cultural-heritage/

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Template_ Racial Autobiography Outline (Yahir Farias)

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1. The impostor syndrome is the feeling of where a person doubts their success, skills, and has a consistent fear of being exposed as a fraud despite evident success.

2. The impostor syndrome can affect a student by causing them to be overprepared, have a persistent fear of failing, ignore opportunities to receive help, and have a low bar set for themselves through grades.

3. It can affect African-American black women by fearing being judged not just by their gender but by their race as well. This can cause anxiety and fear of being an impostor and can even lead to severe depression. This leads to lower job satisfaction and lack of engagement.

4. This can cause lower wage for African-American women even lower than the average African-American man. It also decreases the chances of having a leadership role for African-American woman.

5. A strategy that can help reduce the problem is a mentorship program which can help provide guidance to those with troubles.

6. One thing I learned is how often people of color especially women face such horrible instances that can impact their mental and physical health from just an assumption based on their color.

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7.6 Intersectionality, Bias and Microaggressions

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7.6 Intersectionality, Bias and Microaggressions

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1. The psychological consequences of experiencing subconscious racial slights as a person of color are chronic stress, anxiety, low self esteem, poor performance, anger, frustration, and depression.

2. A lot of stereotypes have to do with one's intelligence, like claiming someone is well-spoken, which is more of a backhanded compliment.

3. African Americans can be affected in terms of economic status, discipline, and healthcare. Black women have the highest maternal mortality rates, as they are not taken seriously when it comes to medical concerns.

4. These theories affect one's sense of self belonging, self esteem, and acceptance for their ethnic roots.

5. This resource demonstrates how microaggressions can be roleplayed as a real-life scenario; useful for work or school training.

6. Avoid being confrontational; instead be direct with someone and address the issue with what they may have said that could be seen as a microaggression.

7. Something that stood out to me was how many factors can contribute to one's sense of self.

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Simulation for Teaching on Racial Microaggressions and Bystander Intervention - A Theory-Based Guide for Health Profession Education - PubMed

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Microaggressions are words or behaviour that “subtly and unconsciously express a prejudiced attitude”, and racial microaggressions express these attitudes towards people from racial minority groups. The “Bystander Effect” is when the presence of other people means that an individual is less likely t …

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8.2 Final Four Page Racial Autobiography Paper

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8.2 Final Four Page Racial Autobiography Paper

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9.5 Discussion: Thesis, Direction and Resources for Critical Analysis Project

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STRENGTHS: What are the strengths of Black neighborhoods and communities and how have they manifested over time?

The strengths that Black neighborhoods and communities have are resilience, creativity, faith, entrepreneurship, and collective care. These strengths have manifested the ability to survive systemic injustices and lead to the Black communities thriving, and leading.

WEAKNESSES: What are the weaknesses of Black neighborhoods and communities and state one solution to an issue you have raised?

The weakness that consist within the Black neighborhoods and communities are lack of resources required to proceed in life. Education inequality, schools in many Black communities are underfunded and overcrowded.

OPPORTUNITIES: What are three ways in which Black neighborhoods and communities could play a role in the progressive movement of the Black community?

Black neighborhoods and communities can organize politically, invest in education, and build economic strength.

THREATS: What are three ways in which Black neighborhoods and communities could have a detrimental effect on the progressive movement of the Black community?

Ways Black neighborhoods and communities can begin to have detrimental affects can be believing in internalized stereotypes this can weaken unity and make it harder for the community to progress. Economic disinvestment and dependency on external systems for example when neighborhoods lack local businesses or ownership, it limits economic self determination and the ability to fund or sustain progressive movements from within the community. Community fatigue and distrust of leadership when residents don't have a role model to look up to it can make it harder to progress due to the lack of motivation.

Find one resource that helps you understand these themes and post it to your Padlet. State the resources' significance to this unit's material.

State one thing that you learned or one thing that stood out to you from the unit required reading, optional reading or audio material in this unit.

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/40-acres-and-a-mall-how-community-ownership-models-can-preserve-economic-power-in-black-neighborhoods/

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‘40 acres and a mall’: How community ownership models can preserve economic power in Black neighborhoods | Brookings

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To reimagine the mall as a Black-owned community asset, activists have turned to the power of community ownership, a model first pioneered by Black people in Georgia during the civil rights era.

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1. State the most important thing that you learned from this unit's readings and how it has deepened your understanding of Black male and female interpersonal and close relationships.

The most important thing that I've learned from the units readings is how important it is for everyone to support each other and invest into each others communities or help in any way you can in order to improve our local businesses.

1. How do long-standing stereotypes in the media of African American females being portrayed as property (i.e. in rap videos etc.) affect the psyche of those seeing these images and the African American woman's dating prospects?

The portrayal of African American women as property in media affects the psyche of those seeing the images and the African American woman's dating prospects by damaging their self image and mental health which may lower their self esteem.

This can increase the biases that impact dating prospects and desirability.

1. What factors are contributing to the rising number of single Black unmarried females?

The factors that can lead to single Black unmarried females can be the increase in education, economic, and social factors which in women decrease the pool in which they can find a partner.

2. Why is there a stigma in the African American community against the LGBTQ community?

There is a stigma in the African American community for various reasons most importantly the cultural expectation in masculinity which prevents Black males in supporting or involvement with the LGBTQ community.

1. Find one resource that helps you understand these themes and post it to your padlet. State the resources' significance to this unit's material.

https://jimcrowmuseum.ferris.edu/links/essays/vcu.htm

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Negative Racial Stereotypes and Their Effect on Attitudes Toward African-Americans - Scholarly Essays - Jim Crow Museum

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16.3 Final Recording of Film Analysis Presentation

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