https://padlet.com/colin_vorbach/gbmi01upuccu Race in modern America, although tolerated, is still a taboo subject. This is an in depth look at what needs some more attention. en-us 2017-12-05 18:50:47 UTC 2025-10-19 12:49:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Send.png colin_vorbach https://padlet.com/colin_vorbach/gbmi01upuccu/wish/213836320 Many white people feel like "we" have a right to everything. This is Ta-Nahisi Coates main idea in this whole explanation. In basics, one of the audience members asks why her friends feel the need to use the N-word when singing, and if its okay for them to do so. The honest answer is no, it's really not. The idea that Coates conveys is that certain words have different meanings in different contexts. Allowing black people, or LGBTQ+ people, or any other group of people to use these discriminatory words ironically, and prohibiting straight, white Americans from using these words give an insight on how these people live. Some of us aren't allowed to participate in normal daily interactions, based only on the fact that we are different; this is what limiting "normal" people from using these certain words is showing them.]]> 2017-12-06 18:07:11 UTC https://padlet.com/colin_vorbach/gbmi01upuccu/wish/213836320 colin_vorbach https://padlet.com/colin_vorbach/gbmi01upuccu/wish/213846238 As people of the United States, we should be much more understanding and accepting of other cultures, being the "melting pot" that we are. Why most Americans, like myself, don't know a second language is preposterous; this example shows that the ability being able to speak a different language had a very good, helpful impact on a someone in destress. This example is very specific as Arabic is not a language many people seem to be accustomed to, but there are plenty of there people in the country who could benefit from a better understanding of other people. Being more racially in tune, or even simply just being bilingual would seriously impact the view of white people as a whole, and, more importantly, would allow other cultures to feel more "in the loop" in normal American culture.]]> 2017-12-06 18:25:13 UTC https://padlet.com/colin_vorbach/gbmi01upuccu/wish/213846238 colin_vorbach https://padlet.com/colin_vorbach/gbmi01upuccu/wish/213857729 The terror attack on September 11th, 2001 was one of the worst terror attacks in the history of America. Unfortunately for people of Muslim backgrounds, the attacks have sparked a serious racist uproar against them. People of these decent's are often portrayed in movies and TV as "bad guys", the ones who you have to look out for. This is completely untrue; not every white person is an American farming hick, why would Muslim people all be terrorists? It's simply these media portrayals that skew peoples views of a mostly peaceful culture. ]]> 2017-12-06 18:46:17 UTC https://padlet.com/colin_vorbach/gbmi01upuccu/wish/213857729 colin_vorbach https://padlet.com/colin_vorbach/gbmi01upuccu/wish/214607387 When viewing at Toni Morrison's outlook on "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", we see her common distress about the words and the characters. There's a notion on Huck's suicidal tendencies, forcing him to see a society in which he doesn't want to take part in. Personally, I believe that this is Toni Morrison's main issue with this book. I think it would be safe to assume that being a person of color and being almost forced into the exposure of racism would be hard, but the fact that a child feels so ostracized to a point where he would rather die than live in his world is what disturbed her so thoroughly. Its a feeling that not many people have experienced, and when you do, even emphatically, it's a lot to bear. Her experience with racism in the book are simply highlighting the issues of modern society, for better or for worse. ]]> 2017-12-08 18:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/colin_vorbach/gbmi01upuccu/wish/214607387 colin_vorbach https://padlet.com/colin_vorbach/gbmi01upuccu/wish/214607711 There's one question on who can use this evil word, and when it can be used. The answer, in the personal opinion of someone who is not a professional, is no white person should ever use that word, and, if it is going to be used, it should only be used around the right people. Neil Brennan, one of the co-writers of the "Chappelle Show", and Owen Smith, another comedian, explain this issue pretty perfectly. If their audience is primarily or fully white then it is a "no-go", if the audience consists of older African American people the answer is the same. These words can only be used around people who are know to be able to understand the context of the word, why its being used and the fact that it is, however awful, a joke. There is also the argument that it is WHO is saying it that makes a big difference. If Eddie Murphy was to say it over someone like Bo Burnham, the context would be much different, it maybe would be funnier. When Jay-z say these horrible words in his songs, its more accepted and even considered okay. The same can be said about different minority's. As someone who's is openly gay, if an LGBT comedian was to say derogatory slang words, I wouldn't mind. However, when someone says it in public, the context completely changes. The biggest argument is whether or not white people are allowed to say these words, and personally, the answer is no. We don't have the same life experiences and accepted privilege ]]> 2017-12-08 18:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/colin_vorbach/gbmi01upuccu/wish/214607711 colin_vorbach https://padlet.com/colin_vorbach/gbmi01upuccu/wish/215173348 The latest racial incident at Fenway stadium has shaken the idea of Boston, Massachusetts in new ways. Now, people see the blatant racism in this city of opportunity. However, an interesting point is brought up about Boston; the people don't want to be called racists. This is odd because they still are considered to be one of the most racist cities in the US, and that title hasn't gone away. But the question is why? Is it because they can't loss those old ways, or was it because they can't take a simple joke, seen by the SNL skit where Micheal Che made a joke about how terrible the racism was and the people of Boston didn't take kindly of it. If this is an attempt to shield themselves from an outside perspective, it seems to be working. However, the new age philosophy of all lives matter will catch up and will eventually, hopefully, take over.]]> 2017-12-11 18:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/colin_vorbach/gbmi01upuccu/wish/215173348 colin_vorbach https://padlet.com/colin_vorbach/gbmi01upuccu/wish/215173455 One of the biggest differences between black and white peoples views on racism are that white people see it in a less serious light. Polls show that only 39% percent of white Americans see racism as very serious while 88% of black people see it the same way. The major question is why? Is there a sense that white people are overtly obnoxious and over abundant in society, making an impenetrable wall of pure presence that sees only what they want to see of their great society? the American culture is once that everyone knows about; other cultures know what there's an American in the room due to their radiant presence. All of this shows a major difference, and one that shows a divide between different views on the same issue. ]]> 2017-12-11 19:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/colin_vorbach/gbmi01upuccu/wish/215173455 colin_vorbach https://padlet.com/colin_vorbach/gbmi01upuccu/wish/215173534 When cult comedian Jordan Peele set out to make a more new age "American horror story" my first thought was "oh no, your just going to make an absolute fool of yourself". However, much more than a happy surprise occurred. This movie doesn't just touch on issue that people of color face on a day to day basis; and it fulfills this quest with a touch of humor and a cohesive plot that all makes sense in the end. This is NOT a spoiler free zone, and if you haven seen this movie yet, I advise you do before continuing. This isn't a play by play for the movie, but there are parts that are very important that I will be touching on. First off, Jordan Peele does a wonderful job twisting the normal trop of the damsel in destress when she enters the urban city to a more "urban" character feeling completely out of place in a suburban home. It's a switch up that totally makes sense and fits the plot well. Its a hinting that although things are only just a bit weird now, they are going to get much, much worse very quickly. However, the bigger part of this movie is it's depiction of how liberal people, although preaching peace and love and Kumbaya, can make colored people just as uncomfortable as they are around supremacist. The basis is that old, white people who can't live in their bodies anymore take black people who they see as fit, and transfer their brain into the others body. It's a wild concept, but a complete masterpiece in execution. Although that is a very anti-racist thought, they see black people as the perfect body, it demonstrates the point; even liberals don't see colored people as equal, but in a completely different way from any type of white supremacist. There are other ideas that Peele demonstrates extremely well, and the article linked below shows those ideas without having to look for them during a viewing of this wonderful piece of filmography. ]]> 2017-12-11 19:00:15 UTC https://padlet.com/colin_vorbach/gbmi01upuccu/wish/215173534 colin_vorbach https://padlet.com/colin_vorbach/gbmi01upuccu/wish/215173652 Where is a child supposed to feel safe, besides the obvious answer of their own home? If the thought of school doesn't ring a bell, then there is a serious issue, and on that needs to be addressed. Due to the fact that school is a place of learning, and a safe space for kids to get away from their daily live, inserting this dominant racist overthought makes a school a place of torture. Statistics show that black children are 1.9 times as likely to be suspended and 2.6 times as likely to be addressed by police authority. Not only is that a bit of overkill, it completely skews their idea of what the police is supposed to be. Now, what are most schools solutions to this problem? To become "colorblind", to treat everything as normal. This diminishes the seriousness of the amount or racial injustice that kids face, but it puts them in a room with no means of escape. ]]> 2017-12-11 19:00:28 UTC https://padlet.com/colin_vorbach/gbmi01upuccu/wish/215173652 colin_vorbach https://padlet.com/colin_vorbach/gbmi01upuccu/wish/215173716 When does a police officer determine what amount of force should be necessary to stop a criminal? Its split seconds of panic and fear that can cause even the best of us to do things that, although might save lives, end ones as well. In the case that ended the life of a young African American teen in Ferguson, Missouri, it should have been overtly obvious. This young man was unarmed and not dangerous; shot to death by an officer who was never were charged with his murder. When people like that are able to get away with literal murder, we know we have a problem on our hands. This was not an isolated incident, states all over the country suffer from injustices that endangering the lives of young innocent people by entrusting the worst of us with the ability to use a weapon freely. The sad truth is that if this was someone of a different race, more specifically white, the situation would be taken much, much more seriously. Its a problem that needs to be solved quickly, because through the thick and thin of it all, black lives do matter.]]> 2017-12-11 19:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/colin_vorbach/gbmi01upuccu/wish/215173716