Barrasso G Block Sturgis East Anti-Racist Discussion by Iona Masil https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora Made with care en-us 2021-10-21 14:09:09 UTC 2025-10-06 13:08:15 UTC hello@padlet.com Purpose imasil https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1833627202 We want to spend today’s class acknowledging the incidents of hate that have caused pain to our BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ community by providing space for you to share any feelings, thoughts, or questions you have at this time.]]> 2021-10-21 14:09:09 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1833627202 Directions imasil https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1833627204 Respond to the optional prompts by adding posts below the questions. ]]> 2021-10-21 14:09:09 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1833627204 ignorance is not understanding. ignorance can apply to many topics, not just racism https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841546266 2021-10-25 12:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841546266 https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841547005 Ignorance is not fully understanding a topic or issue, whether because a person has never been educated about it or because of willful, knowing ignorance. I do think that ignorance is connected to racism because a lot of white people are not educated on the how serious racism is and how some things that they personally do not take offense to could be very offensive to someone else due to their race.]]> 2021-10-25 12:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841547005 make sure it doesn't happen again https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841547442 2021-10-25 12:59:04 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841547442 ignorance means recognizing something but refusing to believe it and acting on it and believing in what you did before. https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841547462 2021-10-25 12:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841547462 Ignorance is when someone doesn't have enough knowledge so it can definitely be connected to racism if someone hasn't taken the time to learn and hear other peoples opinions. Ignorance isn't just limited to racism though it connects to so many global things. https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841548039 2021-10-25 12:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841548039 i think a lot of kids wont tell their friends to stop saying or doing something that's wrong but they need to https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841550658 2021-10-25 13:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841550658 https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841551025 I was very surprised at first and then slightly less surprised when I heard that it came from west. At east we have our own problems but I've heard from other students at west that it's worse there. I'm still very disappointed though.]]> 2021-10-25 13:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841551025 Ignorance means a lack of knowledge on a subject or situation. https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841551193 Ignorance in some ways can be linked to misinformation. People that are ignorant to the truth, and do not have access to a verified set of facts are more likely to be victims of misinformation or propaganda]]> 2021-10-25 13:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841551193 https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841551521 Ignorance means not having a lot of knowledge on something and not being educated enough on something. It can be connected to racism by someone not being educated enough on a topic, but can also be connected to a lot of different things, not just racism ]]> 2021-10-25 13:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841551521 Ignorance is unknowingness, it's a lack of education and/or realization. So, I feel that willful ignorance plays a large part into racism. People are ignorant of what they may cause as a result of their racism and people are ignorant of their peers of a different races feelings, etc... I feel that ignoring and not educating oneself on other's trials and tribulations as a result of one's ignorance is the root of the issue. https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841553020 2021-10-25 13:00:55 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841553020 ignoring or not understanding a situation. I think ignorance is connected to racism because a lot of people ignore the fact that there is racism in the world or don't understand it. White people should be educated on the matter to get a better understanding https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841553143 2021-10-25 13:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841553143 https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841553224 Ignorance can be the lack of information but also ignoring that information. I think it relates to racism because people might either not know enough about a topic or they might just not care. 

]]> 2021-10-25 13:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841553224 I was suprised initially when it happened at Sturgis but overcame the shock quickly https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841553431 2021-10-25 13:01:02 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841553431 https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841553631 It shows students the severeness of what happened, to enforce it doesn't happen again]]> 2021-10-25 13:01:07 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841553631 ignorance to me means to not give your full attention or not take too serious. On the other hand you can for sure link it too racism but when I hear the word I do not think of the two together. https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841554190 2021-10-25 13:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841554190 i honestly wasn't that shocked or surprised, which reflects an awful societal norm in our country. this was the first time i've heard about this type of situation at Sturgis from administration, however not the first time i've witnessed acts of racism at Sturgis. Much more common at Barnstable, DY, etc. https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841555041 2021-10-25 13:01:35 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841555041 I was kinda surprised how inflated the problem got because things like this happen at so many other schools by no way am I saying its okay and accepted but I think that it's not cool but we see this everyday in our lives so this isn''t anything new to any of us and because at Sturgis we have a huge safety net/bubble when stuff like this happens everyone gets so surprised even though this happens everywhere 10x worse https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841555228 2021-10-25 13:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841555228 https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841556191 Ignorance is the lack of knowledge and information. This can be in the form that someone is not educated in the knowledge of a certain topic or that the chose to be ignorant. This can be connected to racism for the lack of knowledge can lead to misinformation. Causing others to follow this idea that they give.]]> 2021-10-25 13:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841556191 https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841556311 To emphasize the fact that the actions of whatever student that did this are not okay and will never be okay, and to show anyone who was affected that the school cares and will not just wipe this under the rug.]]> 2021-10-25 13:01:59 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841556311 because if it happened and Sturgis let it slide that makes it more likely to happen again because there are no reprocusions https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841557915 2021-10-25 13:02:30 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841557915 Ignorance is definitely connected to racism. The whole idea that one "race" is superior to another is simply not valid and it's been shown to not be valid through research. https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841558538 The idea that for example, the white race "had a duty" or a "burden" to "civilize" parts of Africa and Asia has been shown to be a complete myth and lie used to justify Imperialism, slavery, war and the stealing of natural resources]]> 2021-10-25 13:02:42 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841558538 I was suprised as I just learnt about this today, however I wasn't surprised as west does tend to have a reputation of those acts continuing to happen. However, at schools like Stable or DY the problem is even larger and it simply gets ignored. So, feeding attention to the issue doesn't increase the issue, if anything it lessens it. https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841559052 2021-10-25 13:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841559052 https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841559159 I was definitely really disappointed but sadly this has happened at lots of other schools before. Especially at my old school things like this happened a lot, when they shouldn't have happened at all. ]]> 2021-10-25 13:02:54 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841559159 discussions but honestly i think it's too late for some kids, they needed to learn this stuff a long time ago especially at home https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841559344 2021-10-25 13:02:57 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841559344 I was not surprised at all by the graffiti in the bathroom. I think its part of everyday life and there are racist people at sturgis. It still doesn't make the graffiti okay but its not shocking https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841560517 2021-10-25 13:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841560517 https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841561191 ignorance is willingly not acting or thinking objectively on a subject because you want one idea that you have already publicly chosen or decided that you liked better than another idea to "win" over another idea, even if the other idea is in fact better. ignorance is connected to racism because many believe that their race is "better" than another, and fail to think otherwise]]> 2021-10-25 13:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841561191 Ignorance is a lack of knowledge about a certain situation and the unwillingness to learn. https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841561267 I think ignorance is connected to racism because people don't necessarily pay a ton of attention to their actions or the impact of said actions. 

]]> 2021-10-25 13:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841561267 https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841561376 The school is definitely highlighting the incident, I am unsure if it is going to make the situation worse or better but I sure hope it does not continue. ]]> 2021-10-25 13:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841561376 If the school had let this fly, it would happen again. So standing strict and taking a stand to these actions leads to a belief that anyone that does these will be punished and educated upon their actions. https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841562213 2021-10-25 13:03:51 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841562213 https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841562348 I was disappointed, but not surprised - especially when they told is it was from West. I'm glad that Sturgis is taking measures to talk to its students but still disappointed that they have to do it in the first place. Not saying a slur you can't reclaim should be basic human decency and common sense. ]]> 2021-10-25 13:03:53 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841562348 I think this isn't going to stop and I'm sure they knew it was wrong but In the moment just justified it by being funny and that's gonna happen in a highschool because of the lack of maturity from other students and that's not something you can teach https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841562448 2021-10-25 13:03:56 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841562448 It still should be talked about whether one person saw it or the whole school saw it. https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841562869 2021-10-25 13:04:04 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841562869 checking in with students, make sure teachers and staff are trusted adults https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841563764 2021-10-25 13:04:21 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841563764 https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841564542 Some form of punishment. Although it won't solve or change any racist ideology or belief, as that is something that is very hard to change. it will at least send a message that that isn't acceptable at school. ]]> 2021-10-25 13:04:32 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841564542 https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841564586 Students should support and be there for fellow students who may have been affected and make sure to call out any type of microaggressions their friends make and try to educate them even if it may be awkward. That being said, some people just aren't mature and likely aren't going to change.]]> 2021-10-25 13:04:33 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841564586 https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841564622 I was surprised, not because it was Sturgis, but for how Sturgis promotes the idea of a safe space for all students and faculty and then find out that students are writing hateful comments and racial slurs in the bathrooms causing this environment to be taken away. ]]> 2021-10-25 13:04:33 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841564622 https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841564918 To show that doing something like this isn't okay. ]]> 2021-10-25 13:04:39 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841564918 not surprised tbh https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841565602 2021-10-25 13:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841565602 https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841566129 It shocked me initially but then I got over the shock rather quickly, very disappointed still]]> 2021-10-25 13:05:00 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841566129 I think that there is nothing that surges can do to prevent stuff like this happening. You can talk about it and discipline people involved but its gonna always happen https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841566990 2021-10-25 13:05:14 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841566990 Its up to the kids we can't fix all world problems and if kids want to do it they will because you can't change someones opinions with a detention or ISS. https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841567083 2021-10-25 13:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841567083 To make sure that it doesn't not continue in either of the schools. Sturgis has a very clean image and I do not blame them for trying to keep their reputation clean. https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841567543 2021-10-25 13:05:23 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841567543 It shows that the school takes situations like these seriously, and won't let them slide. It's important for students, especially minority students, to understand that the administration doesn't condone these actions, and stands behind them. https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841567565 2021-10-25 13:05:24 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841567565 I feel that these actions aren't going to stop, as the student most definitely knew what they were doing. I feel that lack of maturity at west and lack of punishment and education relative to racist acts will only lead to more. I feel that there should be more severe repercussions for those that act in a racist or homophobic manner. https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841568875 2021-10-25 13:05:50 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841568875 https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841570076 This emphasizes the fact that the school is aware of the situation and wants the students and parents to know that they don't tolerate such language. If they hide the problem it will get out no matter what and it would look worse if it got out from a student. ]]> 2021-10-25 13:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841570076 https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841570124 To let other LGBTQ and BIPOC members know that sturgis is looking out for them, and that this behavior will not be tolerated]]> 2021-10-25 13:06:12 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841570124 We can just work on being as inclusive as possible and hearing one another out and walking into conversations with open minds and make sure people feel comfortable to talk to one another and have a safe place to express their emotions https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841571034 2021-10-25 13:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841571034 https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841572112 Ideally through discussion and understanding to help change the views of people who hate others, but that is very difficult and likely to not be successful in the short term.  Admin should punish those who do these things just to make sure it doesn't happen again.  Although an ISS probably won't change the person's beliefs, it will make a safer environment for students of color and lgbtq students if these actions occur less frequently.]]> 2021-10-25 13:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841572112 You can't. you can prevent it but you can try to make sure that it doesn't turn into something worse. https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841572162 2021-10-25 13:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841572162 Advocacy, telling friends and peers to stop saying or doing racist things. Educating students regarding the impact of such situations. https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841573085 2021-10-25 13:07:06 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841573085 https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841573697 Be there to check in and talk with your friends and those you are close to if you feel they may have been affected]]> 2021-10-25 13:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841573697 Punishment rarely stops any feelings an individual may have, if anything it makes their feelings stronger. I feel that public acknowledgment of actions and public displeasure with these actions will discourage these already unpopular opinions. (Or just publicly shame the culprit.) https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841574026 2021-10-25 13:07:23 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841574026 punish the kids who did it when we find out who they are and make them an example to show that this won't be tolerated https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841574293 2021-10-25 13:07:27 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841574293 https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841574729 This can motivate students to stop their friends or family to say such language and promote a safer environment to the school. Spreading awareness causes kids to see the damage that has been done, and help fix the situation. ]]> 2021-10-25 13:07:35 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841574729 https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841574860 I would like to overall see the student body halt any forms of criticism of race or sexuality and become more proactive overall]]> 2021-10-25 13:07:37 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841574860 https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841574869 I wasn't surprised that it happened but I was surprised that it happened here because Sturgis is always promoting a safe space for all, and I was surprised that given all that something happened.]]> 2021-10-25 13:07:37 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841574869 The student group could maybe start a support club were kids can get together and their can be someone to guide the conversation where people can go to get stuff off their chest and find themselves. https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841575751 2021-10-25 13:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841575751 sturgis can open their eyes. educate themselves and get a better understanding of racism. https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841576852 2021-10-25 13:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841576852 https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841578000 let it be known the consequences both legal and in school of this type of behavior and have more discussions explaining how it is wrong and that the students need to be more empathetic]]> 2021-10-25 13:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841578000 Be there for others, care about others and be aware that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Simply discourage these racist acts and publicly shame and show dismay with these acts as an attempt to stop, or at least curb the foolish feelings. Peace and Harmony upon the masses leads to love and safety. https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841581103 2021-10-25 13:09:32 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841581103 https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841581957 Sturgis can provide certain benefits to those hurt by the actions, and send out emails explaining how those actions were wrong]]> 2021-10-25 13:09:42 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841581957 https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841582829 Forming some type of punishment towards the kids who wrote the slurs on the bathroom wall. Showing that the school does not tolerate this behavior and promote a safe space for students to talk and show their concerns towards the situation. Even if you punish the students, others will feel unsafe for this more ideological and based on peoples beliefs than someone breaking school property. ]]> 2021-10-25 13:10:00 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841582829 It's really difficult to stop racist acts completely, as there has always been a societal prejudice against minorities, especially people of color and members of the LGBT community. Educating students, advocating for change, and letting students know these actions won't be tolerated is a great place to start. https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841583333 2021-10-25 13:10:10 UTC https://padlet.com/imasil/jfbllq9ft7jiuora/wish/1841583333