https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63 Add to the board as you listen to your classmates discussion en-us 2021-01-19 13:42:33 UTC 2021-01-26 02:21:08 UTC hello@padlet.com cm1002230 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122740919 As a classmate mentioned, ideals of equality and opportunity were common themes that were challenged even after laws were put in place that were supposed to get rid of them.]]> 2021-01-25 16:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122740919 ww1004925 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122744916 Equity was challenged by racist practices and beliefs.]]> 2021-01-25 16:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122744916 os1002517 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122744991 The American Ideal of equality keeps reappearing, whether it is being challenged or supported. Equality is perhaps the largest ideal of America, but also the most challenged.]]> 2021-01-25 16:22:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122744991 ww1004925 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122746757 Equity, rather than equality. Equity is what truly allows for Americans to be free, and equal. Equality sounds good, but it can also mean equal amounts of misery. Equity is the true American ideal compared to equality.]]> 2021-01-25 16:22:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122746757 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122747064 Malcom X supported the American ideals of unity and hope through his work, as he aimed to unite the Black community by getting them to understand their true value and this allowed Blacks to be hopeful for a future with less oppression.]]> 2021-01-25 16:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122747064 os1002517 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122747579 Equality was being challenged by the idea of segregation and racist ideas. These prejudices challenge the ideal of equality over all. The idea of segregation is a direct challenge of our American Ideal of equality. However, there are also much less noticeable challenges to equality, like assimilationist ideas, that seem to be ignored in society tooday.]]> 2021-01-25 16:22:29 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122747579 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122747632 Cultural appreciation, the respect of all cultures]]> 2021-01-25 16:22:29 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122747632 ns1006031 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122748343 As a result of the lack of equality for all, togetherness and community emerged, especially from people of color, to combat hate and racism. ]]> 2021-01-25 16:22:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122748343 tl1002491 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122752126 Stamped repeatedly exposes America for misrepresenting racist historical figures as heroes.]]> 2021-01-25 16:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122752126 ww1004925 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122752643 Malcolm X was considered to be a "radical." The radical description does not mean anything negative. The radical comes from the preaching of loving one's culture and background. Malcolm X preached the idea of being proud to be black, displaying the true idea of anti racism, rather than assimilationists, who preached the idea of accepting such oppression to get ahead. ]]> 2021-01-25 16:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122752643 os1002517 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122753650 One new ideal that has emerged is the idea of Representation and Respect. As Sera said, representation can really impact communities]]> 2021-01-25 16:23:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122753650 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122754900 As Lily mentioned, we learned that certain events in history put in end to specific racial issues. This book helped me realize that there are still racist intentions and loopholes behind some of these "solutions."]]> 2021-01-25 16:23:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122754900 ar1004658 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122755178 "all men are created equal" is challenged by racism, discrimination, slavery, etc]]> 2021-01-25 16:23:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122755178 cl1002179 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122756737 one Ideal is respect and unity. That when times get rough we need to stick together]]> 2021-01-25 16:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122756737 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122759500 Jack Johnson inpsired the Black community to degree never seen before, and this made them feel much more accepted, which allowed the American ideal of liberty to be secured for them to a higher degree.]]> 2021-01-25 16:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122759500 cl1002179 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122762200 The system has oppressed minorities forever and has challenged the ideal of equality]]> 2021-01-25 16:24:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122762200 tl1002491 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122764616 Stamped reveals hidden ideals of hatred that aren't known as American ideals, yet they have been constant throughout U.S. History.]]> 2021-01-25 16:25:06 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122764616 cm1002230 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122766422 This isn't exactly an ideal, but more of a theme that has emerged throughout American history. The racist ideas of "black is bad" and "white is good" have emerged and escalated into a hateful competition between races to be better than the other.]]> 2021-01-25 16:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122766422 ww1004925 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122767092 The idea of representation matter a lot in the topic of race, as mentioned. The representation of a race will be what others think of them as a whole. It is important to represent one's race as that of proud, independent, and strong. Jack Johnson represented the black community as that of independent and strengthened, contradicting the white stereotype of the helpless black person.]]> 2021-01-25 16:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122767092 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122767270 Martin Luther King Junior stood for equality and hope, and led groups of peaceful protestors to achieve these things in our country and world. These have been supported by those who have continued to peacefully protest and those who have fought for equality as seen in the BLM movement this past summer.]]> 2021-01-25 16:25:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122767270 ns1006031 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122770423 The ideal of equal opportunity has continuously been challenged. The system has made it impossible for Black people to live without a target or without a disadvantage... seen through the criminalization of Black people.]]> 2021-01-25 16:26:05 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122770423 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122771015 Throughout history, it has generally been that Blacks were challenging the ideals, while Whites said that there was nothing wrong with the ideals and they were being upheld perfectly fine. This leads to the new thinking that... (see the response to the last question of the padlet starting with *)]]> 2021-01-25 16:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122771015 os1002517 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122774033 One America Ideal that has been supported is hope and community. For example, both Malcom X and MLK supported the ideals of hope for a better future and the need for a strong community. While others may try to tear down and challenge these ideals, those who supported these ideals were much more powerful and influential.]]> 2021-01-25 16:26:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122774033 ar1004658 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122774084 The idea of equality, prosperity, and respect. Black people don't deserve any of these ideals because they're "worse than" whites or they have to constantly prove themselves that they are as good as white people. White people will always be supreme, even though "all men are supposed to be equal"]]> 2021-01-25 16:26:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122774084 mr1002354 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122774544 Unity has emerged, to fight against racism. ]]> 2021-01-25 16:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122774544 tl1002491 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122779174 Throughout history, true Americans have fought against the hatred and racism found in our founding documents.]]> 2021-01-25 16:27:28 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122779174 sv1002528 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122780664 One ideal that has been supported over time is the idea that some historical figures that are seen as great people, are just misguided by the american people. ]]> 2021-01-25 16:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122780664 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122783246 Throughout history, the ideal of opportunity has been challenged. Black people have had a disadvantage when it comes to job opportunities, education, etc. An example of this was with Phillis Wheatley, and the lack of opportunity she had to share her talents, and pursue her future to its full potential. ]]> 2021-01-25 16:28:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122783246 tl1002491 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122783297 Morgan discussed the social vs political side of racism. I think this is very interesting because laws can help prevent racism, but a social change is the only way to truly rid America of racism.]]> 2021-01-25 16:28:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122783297 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122783944 * American ideals may have been  founded with the intent to only uphold them for Whites - this is new thinking, as it is normally thought that the unfair upholding of the ideals occured after the foundation of them. ]]> 2021-01-25 16:28:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122783944 cl1002179 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122786366 One ideal that has been supported is hope. Different activists overtime have given people hope that one day there will be equality]]> 2021-01-25 16:28:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122786366 ww1004925 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122787205 Unification has emerged to fight racism, as brought up by the group. Without unity, there is no progress. A divided group solves nothing. A unified group solves everything. If the black community was divided, and continued to do so, this would've benefited the whites, who could use this division to incite domestic disputes to further weaken the African Americans. Unity must be maintained to create a strong community. Unity must be maintained to create progress.]]> 2021-01-25 16:28:44 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122787205 cm1002230 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122788373 I've realized that even though history books may have made it seem like laws and important figures in society have fixed racism completely, this is truly not the case because loopholes and ideas in society have prevailed.]]> 2021-01-25 16:28:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122788373 tl1002491 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122790006 Equality. Equality wasn't an ideal America was founded on. It was an ideal that developed as strong Americans fought for equality for all.]]> 2021-01-25 16:29:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122790006 os1002517 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122792101 How would the original founders of this country and its ideals feel about society today? Would they be proud of the progress we made, or would they think its not enough? Or would they have never expected a society that is making anti-racist progress?]]> 2021-01-25 16:29:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122792101 mr1002354 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122798464 As lily mentioned, I've realized that up until now I had never really learned that even though all of the laws that have been put in place were not specifically about race, many of them benefited white people and pushed people of color down. ]]> 2021-01-25 16:30:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122798464 ar1004658 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122801109 "a recycling of racist ideas" shows that nobody truly has their own ideas or anything new to add to the conversation about race, and only have their ideas because of what they were taught, and have no other evidence to back their arguement]]> 2021-01-25 16:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122801109 ww1004925 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122802151 Does equity constitute equality? At what point do the two merge into one? Can one exist without the other?]]> 2021-01-25 16:31:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122802151 cm1002230 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122802845 Someone mentioned how racist ideas are passed down through generation to generation. I wonder if in a hypothetical society where all ideas of racism went unmentioned for an entire generation, would they reappear once again with the next? Or would white people still claim dominance or would all races accept each other?]]> 2021-01-25 16:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122802845 ns1006031 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122803424 How systemic racism enforced by authority had worked hand in hand with racism funneled through societal culture such as media. ]]> 2021-01-25 16:31:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122803424 ww1004925 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122806735 Why do many continue to vote for politicians that make empty promises, especially for race? What is driving us to continue to vote for misery, if we preach contradicting ideals?]]> 2021-01-25 16:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122806735 sv1002528 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122807985 Racist ideals ]]> 2021-01-25 16:32:05 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122807985 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122811576 The American ideal of credibility has been challenged by information that stems from a single-story. This challenging can be challenged by educating ourselves and others on multiple persepctives. We must understand how to properly analyze claims and ideas in order to validate their credibility.]]> 2021-01-25 16:32:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122811576 ww1004925 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122815282 The 1st amendment has been consistently supported in this context. The 1st amendment states that the right to peaceful assembly shall not be infringed upon. This was consistent practice of activists, who protested such injustices. As the anti racist movement moves on, so does this right. These two exist in tandem, and one cannot live without the other.]]> 2021-01-25 16:33:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122815282 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122815423 There is a danger in single stories because there can be misleading information behind it and it can lead you to hearing and believing the surface of a story. Thomas Jefferson's story is an example of this because most people believe he was an antiracist, when in truth, he played a large role in contributing to slavery and racism for his own profit. ]]> 2021-01-25 16:33:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122815423 os1002517 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122817855 My thinking has shifted because I thought that the question whether an Ideal is being challenged or supported had only one answer. However, after this discussion I now think the answer to this question is much more complex. There will always be different parts of society both supporting and challenging the American Ideals.]]> 2021-01-25 16:33:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122817855 cm1002230 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122819837 Power and opportunity in government to promote individual gains instead of acting upon the good for the people.]]> 2021-01-25 16:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122819837 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122821660 Adding on to Olivia's comment, that is something very interesting to observe. I wonder what political figures such as Thomas Jefferson or Abe Lincoln would think about the Black Lives Matter movement, or how society has changed from slavery to Black people owning businesses, etc. ]]> 2021-01-25 16:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122821660 tl1002491 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122822656 As much as the world is so much more accepting than it was in the past, have the racist and sexist fundamental beliefs of our country truly changed?]]> 2021-01-25 16:34:26 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122822656 mr1002354 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122836388 As Sarah said, I've realized that racism is so deeply engraved in our society that we don't even realize some of the time when there is racism present.]]> 2021-01-25 16:36:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122836388 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122837425 Opportunity is an ideal that is found throughout both Stamped and current events. For example, Malcom X and other Black rights/equality activists created opportunities for Blacks and today, Black rights/equality movements such as the "#BlackLivesMatter" movements create opportunities for Blacks as well.]]> 2021-01-25 16:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122837425 ww1004925 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122843897 2021-01-25 16:37:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122843897 os1002517 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122846257 The ideal of opportunity has emerged along with its relevance. The opportunity of some people is based on their ancestors and the chances that they were given through history. For example, the opportunity for Black people in society is much more limited than for white people because of racist prejudices that followed them and their ancestors throughout history.]]> 2021-01-25 16:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122846257 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122851435 Equal opportunity has emerged after being challenged by black people who are at a disadvantage through their lack of opportunity. The ideal of opportunity allows us to live up to our full potential, and gives us more possibilities for our futures. ]]> 2021-01-25 16:39:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122851435 ww1004925 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122851779 Though it hasn't been mentioned yet, the 2nd amendment has also been heavily integrated and supported over time, in the context of racial inequality. The BPP utilized their right to bear arms to fight against a government that failed to protect their communities. The right to bear arms allows for minorities to guard against an evil that seeks to oppress and create misery.]]> 2021-01-25 16:39:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122851779 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122855207 Throughout history, people conform to society, whether for better or for worse. Today this is demonstrated by the support for the BLM movement, as many people are "BLM activists" only because it is a "trend," and do not truly believe the cause that they stand for nor do they intend to continue it long term. This leads me to wonder, what percentage of people who support BLM do not truly care?]]> 2021-01-25 16:39:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122855207 ns1006031 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122855996 How can we take steps to unroot and dismantle racism intertwined deep within our nation's systems?]]> 2021-01-25 16:39:42 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122855996 ar1004658 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122858317 Just the idea of being yourself and deserving equal rights. Through assimilationists and segregationists having to prove you deserve equal rights over the color of your skin is something that has definitely been challenged]]> 2021-01-25 16:40:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122858317 ns1006031 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122863127 The ideal of Freedom has been challenged over time... the shackles which once bonded slaves to their service are only "better" hidden- freedom has not yet been achieved. ]]> 2021-01-25 16:40:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122863127 ar1004658 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122868015 How can you fix things that were built on racism or just notice the faults in something (ex: Harvard and the education system)]]> 2021-01-25 16:41:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1122868015 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123097716 Would Thomas Jefferson consider himself a segregationist, an assimilationist, or an antiracist? ]]> 2021-01-25 17:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123097716 lk1002490 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123109979 One question that I have is how are we able to end this cycle? What can we do so that we don't continue this transfer of racist ideas through American generations to come, and what can we do to end the ones we already have in place?]]> 2021-01-25 17:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123109979 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123122324 Equality. It has always been around since Thomas Jefferson introduced all men are equal back when America was founded. However what has changed about this ideal is who it applies to. It has always applied to what the current society considered to be men. Men back then were white men later on women and people of color were added on as well. ]]> 2021-01-25 17:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123122324 lk1002490 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123126003 One ideal that has been repeated over and over is equality. For black people they have always been fighting for their equality, but white people have denied them that because they believe it will take away from their happy white life. America has always said that "all men are created equal," but they never have upheld this ideal, and this is what activists are fighting for. ]]> 2021-01-25 17:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123126003 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123127967 Morgan mentioned how throughout history and now there has been both lawful racism such as war on drugs and societal racism such as Jack Johnson and Tarzan which is something that I had not thought about and left me thinking deeper into it.]]> 2021-01-25 17:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123127967 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123130112 We constantly say that equality is the main ideal in American and a unique ideal; however, I think that that we focus more on power and economic value. I also agree with Bill in that equity is more important in our society and I think this ties into the construct of power in our society.]]> 2021-01-25 17:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123130112 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123132914 America created a racist country with the founding ideals that America was built on. Since slaves were first used in the beginning of the country, the ideal of racism snowballed and still remains today.]]> 2021-01-25 17:25:05 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123132914 mh1002172 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123133205 The Founding Fathers directly challenged their own ideals when they were creating the DOI and Constitution by making loopholes for slavery and racism, and never explicitly mentioning the word "slavery." They were no stranger to contradictions.]]> 2021-01-25 17:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123133205 sb1002771 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123134105 We constantly talk about the ideal of opportunity, which certainly is evident but people often care only about opportunity for them, and do not care about how it might affect others

]]> 2021-01-25 17:25:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123134105 ch1002174 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123134908 From the beginning of the book up until today, we have seen opportunity for all develop as African Americans didn't have the same chance to be successful like whites. While opportunity has opened up, it is easily argued that Blacks still have a lesser chance with less opportunity to produce wealth.]]> 2021-01-25 17:25:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123134908 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123137206 Respect, especially with more recent trends and events I have noticed that respect to cultures, people, regardless of physical attributes has started to become an ideal. Although it is still not supported throughout the country, it has gained more popularity and become more ingrained in Americans minds and ways of thinking.]]> 2021-01-25 17:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123137206 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123141150 The Ideal of power has continued to be displayed throughout time, whites have always seen blacks as less them themselves and they feel as though they have more power. Every group has a different kind of power and it has always been that way, some groups just have more then others.]]> 2021-01-25 17:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123141150 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123141866 Throughout the book, there are many circumstances where American ideals pop up but one that really reoccurs throughout the book is opportunity. opportunity plays a big factor to how the American society works and racism works around not allowing minorities like African Americans to have the same opportunities as white people. this goes for education as seen in Brown V. BOE and in similar cases with voting rights.]]> 2021-01-25 17:26:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123141866 mb1002149 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123142843 Power is an ideal that is emerging after more recent events have happened. Government has lots of power and uses it to enforce laws and other ideals that might be relevant. ]]> 2021-01-25 17:26:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123142843 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123143469 Charlie mentioned the concept of opprotunity and how that is an ideal in America. We have seen Southerns take advantage of loopholes within laws and legislation in our government such as what happened with the 15th amendment]]> 2021-01-25 17:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123143469 lk1002490 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123144063 I think the ideal of unity has been supported over time. Whether it be for good, like the Civil Rights Movement, or for bad, like white supremacy, people have realized that they are stronger together than just as one person, and they have used this to fight for whatever they believe in.]]> 2021-01-25 17:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123144063 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123146427 I wonder how people can make themselves think that America is antiracist when society has blatant racism shown such as the KKK, police brutality and stereotypes of black individuals.]]> 2021-01-25 17:27:26 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123146427 mh1002172 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123146790 Equality is the ideal that has been most challenged overtime. Even besides the racism within America, women's voices and queer voices have constantly been silences or overpowered as well. On page 188, when referring to the Black Power movement, the authors say, “And though it had a righteous cause, it was still sexist. Men ran it all. Women were pushed out the back, like they’d been in every racial liberation movement in history.” It shows how pervasive and severe this sexism was that women like Angela Davis mentioned in the book wanted to join the communist party.]]> 2021-01-25 17:27:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123146790 sb1002771 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123152876 How could Thomas Jefferson preach against the evil of slavery but continue to own slaves and even have non consensual sexual relations with them? Did he not realize the contractions between his actions and words?

]]> 2021-01-25 17:28:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123152876 lk1002490 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123154987 After reading this book, I now realize that educating yourself is one of the most important things that we can do to stop the spread of racism. Before reading this book, there were so many things that I didn't ever know about and reading about it blew my mind, but we have to learn about these things to be able to fix it.]]> 2021-01-25 17:28:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123154987 mb1002149 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123158309 A way to prevent color blindness would be to acknowledge the different races instead of trying to ignore them.]]> 2021-01-25 17:29:31 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123158309 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123158576 acceptance of everyone is an ideal that is slowly emerging by teaching and allowing people to see every culture and skin color in society. Showing them, especially younger generations that all people are the same will allow this ideal to become concrete.]]> 2021-01-25 17:29:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123158576 ch1002174 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123162262 The ideal of power has definitely been supported over time. In fact, one idea that Cole brought up was that whites held the power over blacks in which whites wanted to stay superior and were scared of letting African Americans hold power.]]> 2021-01-25 17:30:08 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123162262 mh1002172 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123163409 Ty talked about the responsibility of the public and society's power over laws in regards to racism. It made me think that "acknowledgement" is a new ideal that has emerged as our society progresses and becomes more open to past, acknowledging our faults and the wrong that our country has done is the first step to overcoming racism and racist beliefs/ideologies, many that we aren't even aware of.]]> 2021-01-25 17:30:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123163409 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123163912 I was intrigued by the Jack Johnson part of the book. The author wrote that Jack Johnson became an avatar for the black community, "If Johnson talked slick to White men, saying whatever he wanted, all Black people got away with a verbal jab or two (in their mind)." (130) This use of an avatar to sort of live through was really interesting and since I had never heard about this, it left me wondering, had there been other avatars whether it be in sports or music that were widely known such as Jack Johnson?]]> 2021-01-25 17:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123163912 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123164146 One ideal that has been supported over time is the hope for change. Many activists and influential figures have show support to this ideal and it's really made a difference towards the black community. Some of these people include MLK jr. and Malcom X. there are many more people but these two people specifically gave hope for change for millions of African Americans.]]> 2021-01-25 17:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123164146 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123164414 2021-01-25 17:30:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123164414 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123169475 Adelle mentioned the terms that are used to represent people of different ethnic groups, one of which being minority and how that shows our past of racism today. This also connects to the colors that are used to describe different ethnicities and how those colors create this symbolism that African Americans are evil and caucasians are good. It makes me wonder if we  have learned from our past as these terms and phrases still show the racism still engrained in our society. I think racism has been a constant characteristic in our nation despite our freedoms. Racism has not gone away as Morgan said but it has evolved to become societal issue. ]]> 2021-01-25 17:31:28 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123169475 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123170436 Adelle talked about how racism is embedded in our everyday lives, so much so that it often goes unnoticed and not recognized as being racist, such as words like minorities. Therefore, the ideal of recognizing and being truthful with ourselves, reflecting on what little ways we fuel racism ourselves.]]> 2021-01-25 17:31:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123170436 lk1002490 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123170658 I think that the ideal of freedom has been challenged over time, because as this book shows, black people have never been free and the country works to keep it that way. But, activists have been exposing this over time and bringing it to the public eye and educate people that this is going on. ]]> 2021-01-25 17:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123170658 mh1005397 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123173125 Adelle mentioned the power of language and the connection between racism and words that are considered racist. This comment helped me understand the role of language in American society. ]]> 2021-01-25 17:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123173125 mb1002149 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123176991 When did race start to become a political problem not social?]]> 2021-01-25 17:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123176991 mh1002172 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123178127 Another ideal that has emerged is "persistence." People have had to fight for their rights and for the ideals of this country to finally live up to what its been promising. Time and time again, individuals have had to persist and persevere through their struggles placed upon them by society, legally, personally, etc.]]> 2021-01-25 17:32:54 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123178127 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123178950 Over time, Equality has been challenged in many examples such as equality for education, voting rights, and even a spot on a bus. Having segregation around America really challenged the equality African Americans were supposed to be given and what they deserve. ]]> 2021-01-25 17:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123178950 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123179993 Cole mentioned how unity was created in society as black people were starting to fight racism head on. The unity allowed them to become powerful and fight the nations racist ideas. This ideal has been carried over to today in the Black Lives Matter movement, and it goes to show that unity is power, and how we need more of it in society today.]]> 2021-01-25 17:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123179993 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123180525 I think the new ideals that have emerged are education, since they can empower people. If you look at HBCs they were able to educate African American students to a higher level. Another example of the importance of knowledge is the Haitian Revolution and how it empowered slaves since they were aware of its existence. Adelle mentioned JFK and how his expressed support for the Africa America community lead to his demise. It also shows the pressure put upon politicans to appeal to everyone, even those who have views that harm others. It makes me wonder if society and our own biases resulted the biases present in the government since we hold them to a certain expectation of sticking with the majority]]> 2021-01-25 17:33:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123180525 ch1002174 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123182446 I think the Ideal of equality has been challenged over time because as seen in the book, blacks were at a disadvantage among several segregation laws and ideas people had of black people. This has been challenged as activists have been exposing the wrongness of these ideas top help educate people.]]> 2021-01-25 17:33:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123182446 lk1002490 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123182967 The ideal of education has emerged over time because to be able to stop the spread of racism, we need to acknowledge our racist history, and the only way that we can do that is by learning about these things. ]]> 2021-01-25 17:33:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123182967 mh1005397 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123183220 As Olivia mentioned, the ideal of unity has emerged and developed overtime, helped by political figures such as Malcolm X and Martin Luther King. ]]> 2021-01-25 17:33:51 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123183220 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123183385 Democracy, it states that it depends on the voice of the people however, throughout history the voice of the people has not always been heard whether it be because people of color and women weren't considered people even though they were human. Or even to this day when the losing side of an election wants to blatantly ignore the vote of the people.]]> 2021-01-25 17:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123183385 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123183755 olivia mentions the ideal unity which I think has emerged recently from all of the BLM protests. When everyone comes together it makes a fight a lot stronger and will be easier to achieve goals. In Stamped we see how after MLK Jr. was shot everyone came together and fought for what he believed in, in the Civil RIghts Act.]]> 2021-01-25 17:33:57 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123183755 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123187745 Unity with the goal of fighting oppression in America has become a prevalent ideal. Not only pursuing the American main ideals, but doing it in a unified manner as a nation.]]> 2021-01-25 17:34:38 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123187745 mh1005397 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123190545 Americans ideals such as equality and democracy have been challenged by manipulative politicians and the strive for power, as Bill discussed. Olivia also mentioned how literature challenged American ideals as it has a huge influence over American society. An example of this could be the film, 'The Birth of a Nation,' which was used to spread the theory that Black Americans are savages. ]]> 2021-01-25 17:35:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123190545 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123191684 power in politics has been an ideal that has come up a few times. I noticed how Adelle talked about how the power people in high political power hold has a major effect on the Black communities specifically and it can really damage their chance at having an equal life as white Americans]]> 2021-01-25 17:35:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123191684 mh1002172 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123196665 Elitism and a superiority complex of many individuals and groups have definitely been something that has challenge America's fundamental ideal of equality, even within the black community where some assimilationists tried to use their level of education as a way to be "better" that other black people.]]> 2021-01-25 17:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123196665 sb1002771 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123199710 The ideal of equality seems to be constantly challenged. The country was founded with "equality" in mind yet continues to not support equality]]> 2021-01-25 17:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123199710 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123200855 As American citizens what is everyone's responsibility to build the future with new ideas and beliefs? ]]> 2021-01-25 17:36:59 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123200855 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123201794 Christina mentioned how if we were given a chance to start over would racism still persist. I really wonder about this question because it can show if our society will forever be racist, or if we will ever choose unity. ]]> 2021-01-25 17:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123201794 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123203031 Christina mentioned how she wondered if we begun with a blank slate again, would this be repeated? This made me go into thought about the saying that goes like if history isn't learned it will be repeated. I was surprised because as soon as I heard her question I sort of got scared. I know what I believe in is equality which is something that should be given however the idea that a blank slate could repeat the past was something that made me wonder. Would we ever be able to begin again with a blank slate or are we better off now?]]> 2021-01-25 17:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123203031 ch1002174 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123204550 One important ideal that has emerged is unity. The topic of unity has emerged and sprung with the help of African Americans including guys like Malcom X and MLK. unity has been seen now through the BLM community. ]]> 2021-01-25 17:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123204550 mb1002149 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123205853 Because children are impressionable they learn and feed off of what their parents say and think. This causes the ideals and thoughts behind them to be continued throughout time. ]]> 2021-01-25 17:37:54 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123205853 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123210102 A question that has been lingering in my mind, is when was there a time where someone created a line that stated that a black person couldn't be in the same facility as a white person after there was a history of Black people working on a facility for a white person? it's a confusing thought but it interests me and at some point, I would like to find an answer to when a defining line was put in place.]]> 2021-01-25 17:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123210102 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123211105 The American Ideal of religion continues to be challenged throughout our history. From the 1st Amendment we see how everyone has the establishment of religion but people continue to get hurt and gang up on a certain religion, and not allow them to practice it.]]> 2021-01-25 17:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123211105 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123213202 Ty mentioned the impressionability of people in general which I think is very interesting because it connects back to something that Sera said about assimilation and how we follow the crowd. It makes me wonder if are truly our own person rather than a collective despite our individualism. There reason why concepts such as this gain traction is because we do not think for ourselves and allow the biases of others to compromise our better judgement.]]> 2021-01-25 17:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123213202 mh1002172 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123213613 I've realized just how large of an influence the media has on our thoughts and beliefs which is pretty scary. Ty was talking about what would happen if we started over with a blank slate, and how history would just repeat itself, which I found myself agreeing with because of the power of literature, documents, social media, news, etc.]]> 2021-01-25 17:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123213613 mb1002149 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123213748 Religion has been a huge part of the U.S. history. It impacts how many people make decisions and their beliefs. This is still apparent today, but seen less of because more people are able to separate religion from facts. ]]> 2021-01-25 17:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123213748 mh1005397 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123214276 I found the subject of children's impressionability, discussed by Margot and Jet, very interesting - a new solution for racism emerged during this discussion. ]]> 2021-01-25 17:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123214276 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123215582 A separation of state and religion. Religion has become incredibly influential and, as many said, impressionable, especially within the government. Many people, such as Jefferson Davis, used religion in politics to justify slavery and racism. To combat this, many hold this new ideal of separating state from religion.]]> 2021-01-25 17:39:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123215582 ch1002174 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123216715 Will racism forever be engraved in America? Is a full anti racist society possible?]]> 2021-01-25 17:39:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123216715 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123216943 Freedom of religion. Its easy to tell that America was sort of founded with great influence from the christian church with courts swearing on bibles as well as during inaugurations. Its safe to say that the freedom of religion when applied to Christianity has never really been challenged. However when ti came to other religions, this ideal was constantly challenged. ]]> 2021-01-25 17:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123216943 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123219282 Jet mentions how people used the Bible in order to defend their claim that black people aren't the same. This shows how the ideal that the country was built upon, how all men are created equal is being challenged. Racism is challenging this ideal, and all of the accusations about black individuals and justification for slavery is also opposing this ideal.]]> 2021-01-25 17:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123219282 mb1002149 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123222154 Today with the BLM movements and so many people fighting towards equality many of the ideals that have been apparent from the constitution are being challenged in order to make our society better. ]]> 2021-01-25 17:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123222154 ch1002174 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123222950 I have realized how important it is to have background knowledge on how America was run and worked in the past. It's important to see the changes and how our country has developed as a whole in order to understand some of the major topics and issues our country is facing.]]> 2021-01-25 17:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123222950 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123229639 I have now realized how impressionable kids are and how everyone makes an impact. We don't realize how much people learn from our history, and that is why everything we do is important and can make a different.]]> 2021-01-25 17:42:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123229639 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123230194 I wonder how representation affects society today and whether they are positive or negative? I wonder how the professional part of our society has bias against other ethnic groups? There is actually I company I know of that is called Fair and Lovely and I think it points to the colorism that we see in America and all over the world.]]> 2021-01-25 17:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123230194 sb1002771 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123230840 I have realized how impressionable people really are and that people do what everyone else does, which one could attribute to human nature]]> 2021-01-25 17:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123230840 mh1002172 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123232670 I think the ideal of skepticism and criticality has emerged because of the amount of fake news and misconceptions that are present in our society and the media, and the fact that we are finally aware of it and how powerful it is.]]> 2021-01-25 17:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123232670 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123233262 Media has been a driving contributor to spreading racist and antiracist ideas and certain ideals. Plays, films, literature and art all have played a significant role in American racist history and how certain ideals are pursued. For example, The Birth of a Nation advocated the racist ideas of the Klu Klux Klan which mainly sought "liberty" from the "burden" of African Americans. Though this ideal is not widely shared in this particular way today, it seems that society continues to enforce it this way.]]> 2021-01-25 17:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123233262 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123234629 I have now realized how young adults are the ones who really carry ideals down. The ideals in which are taught to them are what they believe and teach their children. This tends to snowball, which is what caused the very popular ideal of racism in America. Young adults and children are the ones who have the most impact on the ideals of society which I had not realized was true before. It always seems as if the adults of the generation are the most powerful, but that is false since children are the ones who hold the future in their hands.]]> 2021-01-25 17:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123234629 sb1002771 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123236150 I think that because of how people have had to fight for rights, Americans have come to value the power of people protests and the ability to have an impact on society ]]> 2021-01-25 17:43:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123236150 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123237582 my thinking has shifted during this seminar in a way where I understand in a clearer mind the human nature (as Ty stated) of racism and how it was projected into the American society.]]> 2021-01-25 17:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123237582 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123237729 Abby talked about social media and it made me wonder how has the use of social media affected the political beliefs in this country whether for better or worse?]]> 2021-01-25 17:43:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123237729 sb1002771 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123243537 The separation of state and religion. People very often do things in the name of religion which does not usually end well]]> 2021-01-25 17:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123243537 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123244184 An ideal that has reappeared is money over morals. Money has always had such a big role in our history and it continues to do so. White men did everything for money and to keep their money and if you think about it that is still how the world works now. Everything is worked around money and that is everyone's motive to do anything.]]> 2021-01-25 17:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123244184 mh1005397 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123245204 Equality, democracy, freedom, liberty, elitism, capitalism, Independent thought/individuality, opportunity, the pursuit of happiness and fair representation in the government are all ideals that have reappeared throughout American history. ]]> 2021-01-25 17:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123245204 mh1002172 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123245989 Bill talked about how "history is made by the victors," and how the victors can manipulate the truth. How much has the truth and our history been manipulated, and can it be FULLY counteracted/fixed?]]> 2021-01-25 17:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123245989 sv1002528 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123339661 The ideal of freedom has been changed because we used to think of freedom as something wonderful that allows you to do whatever you wish, but history has proven that isn't the case. Even after given freedom, total freedom isn't given and honestly, total freedom doesn't exist.]]> 2021-01-25 18:00:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123339661 mh1002172 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123620846 Justice, Democracy, Rights, Liberty Opportunity, Equality, self-autonomy, and freedom (both physically and metaphorically) are American ideals that have reappeared over time.]]> 2021-01-25 18:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123620846 mh1002172 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123627791 The Black Power Movement, Civil Rights Movement, and other protests throughout history have made it so that the American ideals of equality, justice, democracy, etc, that were not originally being realized become a reality through their antiracist and proactive efforts. ]]> 2021-01-25 18:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1123627791 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1124313634 I wouldn't say my thinking has necessarily shifted, but rather ideas that I have thought about have been affirmed by our discussion. It has made me realize how strong and just how truthful certain ideas are. For example, I've always known racism passes down through generations, but our discussion of it's impression on others in several different aspects opened my eyes to just how far reaching racism is, even to young, innocent children.]]> 2021-01-25 21:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1124313634 https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1124768225 The so called "American" ideals were demonstrated through acts of rebellion from African Americans, even small ones such as the Greensboro sit in and Frederick Douglas. Connecting back to what Anna said these people are challenging the framework of what the stereotypical African American is by being education and resilient. And even today we are we are seeing a continuation of that movement through BLM but it begs the question of the effectiveness of this approach since it has not created much reform in our legal system for African Americans]]> 2021-01-26 02:03:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nlynch47/nauzf9i9gwc7ll63/wish/1124768225