Frederick Douglass's 4th of July Speech - AP Gov by Shannon Singleton https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3 After reading the speech by Frederick Douglass and thinking about what you see in your life regarding equality and justice, make a post in the column you agree with, and give your reason why you feel the way you do. en-us 2021-03-04 15:02:16 UTC 2025-11-08 07:08:22 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f1fa-1f1f2.png Leo https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343138885 While we have most definitely improved we are still lacking and could always improve. The ways our law is interpreted along with the long history of oppressing minorities creates a withdrawal effect as we are still experiencing issues to this day but in different ways compared to back then. The minds of back then are still influencing decisions being made today and only with time will we be able to get somewhere. ]]> 2021-03-23 14:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343138885 Sarah Curl https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343139268 There has been progress made toward Equal Justice since the time of slavery, but most of the things seen as progress are a facade to maintain an image of 'equality'. There are still oppressive and just down right racist notions in our government still to this day. There are still false notions in healthcare for POC, making it harder for them to receive the same treatment as others. The oppression is wide spread and still accepted by some, so the progress we've made still falls short of where we need to be. ]]> 2021-03-23 14:25:11 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343139268 Reigning https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343140240 Many areas in this country still has not made enough progress towards equal justice for people of color. Even if we don't see it there's still a lot of set backs even with laws set in place. ]]> 2021-03-23 14:25:21 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343140240 Nathan Courtney https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343141576 I feel as though we have made necessary steps towards progress and have the foundation for change.]]> 2021-03-23 14:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343141576 David Collins - We have made progress within the law (amendments); however it wasn't until the 15th that mentioned equal protection of race. Before the 15th amendment they were all interpreted against certain sex, race, religion, etc. https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343144472 2021-03-23 14:26:03 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343144472 Andre https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343145065 The most prominent examples of injustice has been solved it seems. We still have issues that need to be worked out regarding profiling. If we can get to a point where we can see others immediately for who they are, rather than what we think they are, we will be one step closer.]]> 2021-03-23 14:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343145065 Awwal https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343147774 We've made more laws to implement change but the application of those laws have been insufficient.]]> 2021-03-23 14:26:35 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343147774 Ay https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343148160 Despite the fact that some progress has been made people still turn a blind eye whenever a person of color or a different race is being treated differently (in a bad way). It happens too often and we see it every time.]]> 2021-03-23 14:26:39 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343148160 Jayda https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343515027 Even though there have been improvements in the laws for protecting the rights of everyone, people of color are still not treated as equals and more should be done.]]> 2021-03-23 15:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343515027 Kailan Keith https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343519154 I believe our nation does a pretty good job disregarding race when treating people fairly under the law, however people are not fairly treated regarding economic class.]]> 2021-03-23 15:26:56 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343519154 Many years have passed since the times of slavery, and we can see that the nation has changed and created laws to improve the lives of those who are oppressed . But at the end of the day even if those laws are put into place, they will not aide in changing everything. It is the mindset of the people that should condone change, only then will there be true progress. aiwanoua https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343520313 2021-03-23 15:27:08 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343520313 Chloe Hudson hudsonc3 https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343521883 Our nation today has progressed since slavery, but not enough to wear people of color can feel comfortable in their own skin. There's still a lot that needs to happen within the authorities and laws for everyone to be considered equal. ]]> 2021-03-23 15:27:24 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343521883 Christian A. https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343528210 I feel like our nation has taken huge steps towards equality since slavery but there are still systems of inequality in the US that need to be fixed and changed so that every person is treated the same regardless of identity.]]> 2021-03-23 15:28:28 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343528210 Daniel Jeune https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343538778 I believe our nation has made progress however still need to work towards the injustice and discrimination against people of color.]]> 2021-03-23 15:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1343538778 Dustin C https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1344051277 I feel as a nation we have definitely come a long way since the time of slavery but there are definitely still flawed systems that need to be improved such as the justice system. ]]> 2021-03-23 16:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1344051277 Emily K https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1344053225 I believe that out nation has made some progress towards a more equal country since the time of slavery. That said, our country as a whole still has a very long way to go before all people, no matter their race, are treated with the same amount of respect through both the eyes of government and society. ]]> 2021-03-23 16:56:25 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1344053225 Jada Ellis https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1344053493 I feel that our nation has made progress toward Equal Justice since the time of slavery but there are still many flaws within our system and there are still cases were people of color are treated unfairly. Our country excluded African Americans from receiving similar treatment of those of a fairer skin complexion. There are still flaws within the rights that protect African Americans and there is still racism within the system as well.]]> 2021-03-23 16:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1344053493 Lana Batts https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1344058829 Our nation has abolished slavery, but we still use the institutions made while slavery was happening. The law includes all people, but the way the system designed was not made to accommodate all people. ]]> 2021-03-23 16:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1344058829 Sekou Camara https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1344059097 progress has been made but I don't feel like the nation i still 100 percent equal, you can even tell by the numbers, the fact that black people are more likely to go to jail and get shot is highly disturbing. It makes the police looks bad in a way where it's a weird relationship if they should be trusted or not that they got the best intention for people of color.]]> 2021-03-23 16:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1344059097 I feel as if there is always so much more we can do. We have started the process of change but we have a long way to go. https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1344060172 2021-03-23 16:57:33 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1344060172 Dlina G https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1344065029 All though the nation has abolished slavery and we made some progress towards equal justice, there is still all lot that needs to be done in this country to ensure all people of color are treated fairly under the law.]]> 2021-03-23 16:58:22 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1344065029 Neil Dodd https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1344065264 Generally I think the United States is a meritocracy, but there some exceptions and we are imperfect.
  ]]> 2021-03-23 16:58:24 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1344065264 Dolani https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1344067866 As the law has made it obvious that all men are created equal,none less than the other. But in recent times, hate crimes, discrimination and fear of becoming a victim of the law instead of being protected by it; They ask if you can really say that the progress is great.]]> 2021-03-23 16:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1344067866 Grace M https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1353109253 The Justice system has come a far way from slavery but there is still room for improvement. People of color are more likely to be imprisoned and shot than their white counter parts. This discrimination needs to end and that has to start with the justice system and making sure that police and judges have no bias that can do such harm. ]]> 2021-03-25 14:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1353109253 Olan https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1353110908   There is no denying that has a nation, we have come far far in terms of equal justice compared to the times of slavery, but injustice is still prevalent in communities of color and we can do more in making sure all people are treated equally.]]> 2021-03-25 14:28:50 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1353110908 Penelope Scott https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1353111871 I agree that we have made some progress towards equal justice for ALL people, however, people of color are still treated unfairly in a significant way. The law does not properly protect people of color or other minorities and it is still a debate on whether or not systemic racism or just racism is still at play in our nation. We should not be fighting over whether or not there is a problem, but rather working together to fix it.]]> 2021-03-25 14:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1353111871 Olivia Stewart https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1353113422 Even after it was thought that slavery had ended, it hadn't. It still occurs to this day. It just isn't being talked about in the media, instead hidden behind closed doors. Even after segregation had ended, it hadn't. People of color are still discriminated against because of the color of their skin. People of color are experiencing injustice in our systems. There is still a racist ideology in our government. There is still systemic racism. Police are still targeting people of color. Police are getting away with murdering people of color because of the racist ideology that still exists within our judicial system. It is unfolding right in front of us. Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Trayvon Martin are just some of the thousands of people of color murdered by police. Their murderers hardly face any penalties and dodge jail time. If this is what "equal justice" looks like, changes need to be made.]]> 2021-03-25 14:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1353113422 elysea https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1353113436 we made little progress of this nation . America is suppose to be a freedom country, but black community along with other race fear for their life every day do to the color of their skin. for example BLM movement was a peaceful protest but people skin got spray down and beating. 

]]> 2021-03-25 14:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1353113436 Keziah Rorie https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1353119744 things aren't quite the same since slavery but poc are still not getting treated fairly under the law . poc still get treated horribly because of their appearance and even killed . many rather act as if racism still doesn't exsit than speak up on how everyone is still not getting treated equally . even in the court room its not equal because now many people who killed people of color are getting little to no sentence at all leaving the families of the deceased hurt .]]> 2021-03-25 14:30:23 UTC https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1353119744 Cole Retz https://padlet.com/shannon_singleton/klcb1slvl3kq0mt3/wish/1353125151 I cannot fully say whether we have made a sizable chunk of progress towards the complete equality of all men and women because the discrimination of Black Americans hasn't been cast down onto me due to the color of my own skin. However, I can go with the more neutral option, and partially say that, through observing the people and interactions around me, along with the society outside of my own bubble, I see more of a sense of camaraderie than has been displayed in the past. But that is what I have collected through videos and history class, and, again, the interactions within my bubble. I do believe we have much more to do in terms of creating a wider bridge for all to cross.

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