Please post a response to the google slide above. What types racism from slide 2 have you seen in the world? What examples from slide 3 have you seen in the world? 

The racism that I saw from slide 2 is institutional racism I remember one time I was driving and got pulled over my oldest grandson was in the front seat. When the officers approached my vehicle they asked me for my license and registration after handing everything over he then said this is a nice car who's is it. I state it is my car. Why would you ask that. He then says you know! My grandson all of a sudden moves and they pill their gun out and say don't move your hands up. I was like hold on that is my 13 year old grandson. Everything end up working out for me.

From the chapter reading, do you think that we live in a post-racial society? Please state why or why not.

No, we do not live in a a post-racial society. Post-racial society means a theoretical environment in which the United States is free from racial preference, discrimination, and prejudice. The world that we live in still has all of the above racial preference, discrimination and prejudice. Imagine going in a store and someone begins to follow you around. Trying to see if they see you stealing and then looking crazy when you are not taking anything. Many people still have discrimination in the work place many people will chose someone else less qualified because they do not want to see a person in color in charge.

What is your personal definition of race and do you think that race is a social construct, a biological construct or something else? Please explain your reasoning.

Race to me means the way you look and the group that you identify with. I would say that race is a social construct because it is based on characteristics which consist of the color of your skin, features and the texture of your hair.

Search and find one resource regarding race being a social or biological concept and post it to your Padlet. State its significance and if you agree or disagree with the resource based on your definition of race.

https://medium.com/fearless-futures/what-is-a-social-construct-a29fdb481a31

After reading the article I would say that I agree with what it states. It basically describe how many people factor how social construct is looked at. How people features, hair or color of their skin plays a part. It also talkings about race/ethnics, nationality and disability.

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

One thing that I learned from the reading is that there are so many different forms of racism. Many people would not know that these exist because they are so used to the norm of thinking it is just a single form of racism.

From the reading, what do you think makes the Black family unique? Please provide descriptive examples.

From the reading what makes black families unique is it explains that a black family is a household related by blood, function or marriage. There are also different type of family components like kin, function. Also the family types like nuclear, extended, immediate, and augmented. The reading also speaks on single mothers and single fathers also co-parenting. To be honest I really didn't know that there was a title for everything.

What do you think are the strengths and challenges of the Black family? Please state why you think so and provide examples.

The strengths that black families have would be how they come together as one to help each other out. How friends become family and even have a name for the action which is called. The challenges would be the growing number of single mothers, also the children that end up in foster care.

How do concepts such as racial socialization affect parents and children in Black families? Please explain.

Racial socialization affects parents and children in black families in a positive way. It helps families to teach their children how to function in our society today. By keeping them aware of the black cultural experiences.

Based on our reading, what factors do you think have impacted Black families the most since slavery and why?

Based on the reading the factors that still impact black families would be the need to be married or being content with ones mate leaving. So many people want to keep their family together that they will accept anything just because of different stereotypes about African American people.

Search and find one academic resource that helps you understand this topic better.
https://ifstudies.org/blog/less-poverty-less-prison-more-college-what-two-parents-mean-for-black-and-white-children .

One point that stood out to me is how it states that children who grow up in a two parent household would flourish more than children who grow up with a single mother. I can understand why they would feel that way because there are two parents in the house but some single mothers will guide their children better because they do not want a repeat of themselves. Another point would be how they feel like black kids who live apart from there families would mess up a lot of experiences for them while if it was a white kid it would basically affect the different. when a child is in foster care some of the foster parents try to help educate our children. The last point would be they also give facts and statistics about black children's family structure and the outcome of the black child. They go on to explore the family structure of how black children living with a two parent household, single mother household and step family can affect the child.

State one thing that you learned or one thing that stood out to you from the unit required reading.

While reading different information about kinship and family I learned a lot of different things about the black families like the type of family components which are kin, function,structure and more. I also learned about the different family types such as nuclear, extended and single parents. Also the meaning of black families that you don't have to blood relate only but by marriage and function.

What is the Imposter Syndrome?

Imposter syndrome is the inability to absorb one's accomplishments and the persistent fear that one would be exposed as a fraud.

How does the Imposter Syndrom affect a student in their educational journey AND into their career experiences?

How impostor syndrome can affect a student in their education is by having someone doubt their abilities, always accusing them of lying or cheating when doing something. With their careers having to prove that they have a right to be there or in the position that they hold.

How does the Imposter Syndrome specifically affect the self-esteem and mental health of African American women in the workplace.

The way that impostor syndrome affects African American women self-esteem or mental health in the work place is by having a feeling of not belonging. When I say not belonging is they feel like they our pretending to be great at what they do and always thinking when is someone going to take what I work so hard for away from me. This plays a part in mental health also because they begin to stress out which can cause other health issues.

How do race and gender play into the African American woman's experience in the workplace?

First off African American women in work places are most of the time overlooked. Even looked down on them because they are women and because of the color of their skin. They have to prove themselves more than anyone because most of the time people feel like they should not be there anyway no matter the degree they have. They wonder how they get that degree and what they did to get it.

State one strategy that you believe would be successful in addressing this issue and improving the workplace for women of color.

By going into the workplace with their heads held Hugh because they know they belong. No waiting until everyone else speaks in order to voice their opinion.

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

Listening to the young speak about how the teachers told her parents that she was cheating and that not only did the white teachers feel like black people would fail even some black teachers felt the same way. That made me say wow that is crazy.

What would you say are the psychological consequences of experiencing subconscious racial slights as a person of color?

The psychological consequences of experiencing subconscious racial slight could lead to mental health concerns like anxiety and depression.

What stereotypes are perpetuated when racial microaggressions are thrown around towards a person of color?

A stereotypes that is prepetuated due to racial microaggressions would be when a Caucasian couple is walking down the street and they see a black man about to walk by the woman grabs here purse. As if the man is going to take her purse.

Considering Intersectionality, what other issues does this theme affect in the African American community?

Issues that affect the African American community are access to healthcare. The price is too high and most have to pay out of pocket. No matter if it's a copay payment for visits or medication. Limited resources the time it takes to approve or not approve services. The cost of services because insurance does not want to pay for major surgeries.

State how these theories of intersectionality, racial microaggressions, bias or white privilege affect one's understanding of "sense of self" or ethnic identity?

How intersectionality, racial microaggressions, bias or white privilege affect a person's sense of self is by you make a person feel. This can make an African American person feel less than enough like they are not supposed to be somewhere or around certain people. This will make a person's self esteem lower.

Search online for a resource that helps you understand this topic more and post it to your Padlet. State why the resource shines some light on a perspective of this issue. 

https://www.womankind.org.uk/intersectionality-101-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-important/ This article acknowledgement that everyone has their own unique experiences of discrimination and oppression and we must consider everything anything that can marginalize people.

State a strategy that you feel can be successful to address the use of microaggressions especially when the offender is unaware of how their reactions affect people of color.

The best way to help a person know that their microaggressions is offensive behavior is by letting them know. Tell them that what they are saying or doing is inappropriate and unacceptable.

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

The one thing that I learned from this reading is that many people have microaggressions behavior and do not know. This is a behavior that comes in different forms.

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

One strength of the black community is togetherness 

The black community believes in coming together to possibly make the community better

You can see the manifestation in community days where communities come together by giving things the community need such as backpacks,food and other items needed in the community

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

One weakness the black community has is sticking and staying together we come together and always speak on how the community can do better if we come together as a community hole. We come together but that togetherness does not last long. My solution would be the community needs to get together and start planning events that will keep us doing things together always.

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

Black communities hold a lot of power in the movement of them. One way these neighborhoods could play a role in the progressive movement is by putting out positive ads (billboards, post, etc). People are influenced by what they see. So in doing that, grabbing their attention with these positive notes could influence a brighter society. This act would in return progress towards something positive according to the progressive act itself. Moving along, another way black neighborhoods could contribute to progression is by creating positive environments and clubs for youth. Community clubs are essential to the youth, it gives them a sense of direction at those young ages. Furthermore contributing to the progressive act, making sure the neighborhood strives to move forward. The last way I would say neighborhoods could play their role in the progressive movement is simply by creating safe spaces for people to voice their opinions. A lot of times the best advice for change comes from the people that are living in the situation. Doing this, these black neighborhoods could hear each others voices and increase positive change. This would furthermore move the neighborhoods towards progressive change.

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

In the same sense black neighborhoods can also be detrimental to the progressive movement of its own communities. As a black woman myself I have seen the negative ways we contribute to tearing our communities down. For example, spray painting walls with gang officiated or hateful messages. In black neighborhoods you see this a lot. I have seen it persuade many to do awful things, and all in all it gives the neighborhoods a bad look. This shows no progression and it inflicts the a negative image upon it; something we don’t want to go back to. Another way black communities tend to have a detrimental effect on the progressive movement of themselves is by misinforming one another. In a black neighborhood the number one way to find things out is by word of mouth; in other words gossip. Spreading misinformation often leads to misinformed opinions that in return lead to destruction. A misinformed opinion creates chaos based on something that isn’t true, with again moves further away from the progressive movement. Lastly, the final way black neighborhoods play damaging roles to their communities is by limiting resources. Honestly, people in this community tend to get greedy, resources go to those who feel like they deserve it. It is a harmful way to do things and shouldn’t determine the help someone gets but it’s what we’ve come to. A lot of times the recourses are limited because the information just isn’t there for the people to grab. It’s a sad reality but some people would rather put themselves on and only them. Spreading these resources could take our communities so far, and some people don’t see last that. Again, this is additionally another way black neighborhoods could play a detrimental role in the progressive movement.

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

https://endhomelessness.org/blog/homelessness-and-black-history-poverty-and-income/ This article helps us understand the difference between a white household income and a black . It also points out that some black work hourly poverty jobs. Also that many black do not have wealthy homeowners parents. It just ties into why the black community is struggling.

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

This unit showed me how our action plays a role in the way our community can either grow or not grow. We have to come together to be able to help each other out. If we as a people do not make change for our community no one else will do it for us. It starts with us first.

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

What I learned in this unit reading was that there are different types of relationships. I would have never known that there were so many that represent the different types. Also the different reason that male and females need strong relations during their adolescence.

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

The way that media sterotypes African American females will be by the way that people feel they should be for instance they should have a certain type of body shape. If they are built different from what social media portrayes then there are not good enough. It makes people think very superficial about the next person which in turn cause them to have superficial relationships.

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

A lot of factors play a part in the rising number of single Black unmarried females like the woman can have a higher education then their spouse and the man do not feel needed. Men want to be needed, they do not want who doesn't need them and that's a fact. So when there is a strong presents from the woman male tends to fall back.

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

The stigma in the African American community against the LGBTQ community is that due to religion a lot of parents do not want or believe in individuals being gay. They feel like it is an embarrassment to their families. Which in turn makes people afraid to come out to their families.

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

https://www.treatmyocd.com/what-is-ocd/common-fears/fear-of-being-gay-ocd

This article is significant to the unit because it helps you understand what a person of the LGBTQ community feels. It is something called sexual orientation OCD is a obsessive-compulsive disorder focused on someone's sexual orientation. This can make someone have guilt or shame which could cause anxiety which leads to them needed therapy.

What does it mean to code switch and how does this affect an African American's success in life?

Code switching is where a person changes the way they speak around a different group of people. This code help someone excel in life as far as better jobs and a better education. So that wherever they land they would be seen as belonging there.

How does expecting code switching threaten diversity?

Code switching makes a person feel like they do not belong to a certain group. Like they have to act or speak a certain way to fit in. It also makes others feel like you were a sell out because of changing your way for others.

How do the effects of code switching intersect with a persons' mental health?

Code switching can affect a person's mental health by stressing them out to trying to be somebody else. Like when there are at work or school they have to act, dress or speak a certain way. But When they get home or around what you call there people they have to change everything all over again to fit in with them. Which can start multiply personalities from changing so much. It can also cause stress because they have to remember when to change.

Search online for a resource that helps you understand this topic more and post it to your Padlet. State why the resource shines some light on a perspective of this issue. 

THis resource basically tells is about how 48% of blacks under the age of 50 code switch for their career. That there is only 3% of Africian Amercians in leadership positions. How blacks have to basically jump through hoops to make it.

https://neuroleadership.com/your-brain-at-work/code-switching-mental-toll

State a strategy that you feel can be successful to address the misconceptions about code switching that exist inside and outside of the African American community.

The best way to help with the misconceptions about code switching would be to teach everyone that is it okay to be who you are. You do not have to change your appearance or the way you speak to fit in.

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

I learned that the pressure to belong causes a lot of people to be different meaning changing who they are. They feel the need to fit in to please everyone around them. They have to change their personalities to make the group they are around.

State at least three similarities that you can identify between African American religious practices and African religious practices.

In terms of religious and spiritual practices, there are many that show a similarity between the African American and African communities. Both African and African American cultures share a deep belief in a Supreme Creator who watches over or governs the world. In African religious traditions like Yoruba (Ifá), there is a belief in a singular, supreme god such as Olorun or Olodumare. Similarly, African Americans, especially those who practice African-derived religions like Vodou, Santería, or Yoruba-based faiths, maintain this belief in a higher spiritual force. 

Another similarity I found interesting were the ways each culture had their usage of rituals, songs, and dance to express themselves spiritually. In West African religions like Ifá and Vodou, drumming, singing, dancing, and trance possession are necessary to worship and communicate with deities. In the same way in African American religious practices, such as Santería, Voodoo, or the Shango religion, music and dance play a vital role in rituals, often serving as a medium to connect with the divine.

Lastly, a similarity I found in the reading was how each of these cultures place a significant importance on the glorification of ancestors and the role of spiritual intercessors. In traditional African religions, ancestors are appreciated as important spiritual guides, and their influence is felt in daily life. Similarly, in African American spiritual practices, the honoring of ancestors is a central theme. In religions like Vodou, Santería, and various African-based spiritual systems, ancestors are called upon for guidance, protection, and assistance. This shared belief in the importance of ancestors emphasizes the lasting connection between the living, the dead, and the divine in both African and African American cultures.

State at least three differences that you can identify between African American religious practices and African religious practices.

African American religious practices differ from traditional African religions in several key ways. First, African American religious traditions, particularly those who were shaped by slavery and forced conversion, are heavily influenced by Christianity. They used syncretic forms like Vodou and Santería merging African deities with Catholic saints, whereas African religions, like Yoruba (Ifá), often retain their indigenous structures and are not typically influenced by Christianity. 

Second, while both traditions involve collective rituals, African religious practices are more deeply embedded in the daily life of the community and often take place outdoors or at sacred natural sites, involving public ceremonies with drumming, dancing, and trance possession. In contrast, African American religious practices, especially those influenced by Christianity, often occur in structured, indoor settings like churches, with a focus on sermons, hymns, and prayer. 

The last difference I noticed while reading was, while ancestor devotion is crucial to both traditions, in African religions, ancestors are viewed as active spiritual guardians and intermediaries in daily life. In contrast, in African American religions, ancestor worship often serves as a symbol of resistance and survival, reflecting the historical context of slavery and the upholding of African heritage in the face of oppression.

Give an example of how the history of slavery affected the religious practices of African Americans.

One way that slavery affected the religious practices of African Americans was through the adaptation and unification of African spiritual traditions with Christianity. Enslaved Africans, forced into Christianity by their captors, were able to preserve aspects of their traditional African beliefs by blending them with Christian teachings. For example, African spiritual practices often involved belief in a Supreme Being and intermediaries like spirits, divinities, and ancestors, which were incorporated into African American religions such as Vodou, Santería, and Candomblé. Furthermore, the belief in ancestral power and the use of spiritual practices for healing, protection, and resistance became a vital part of African American religious life.

Please locate a resource that helps you understand this theme. Analyze the resource and state the most important thing you learned from it about this topic.

This article basically tells us how African Americans and African wanted to make sure that they were categorize their selves away from each other. However are similar in many different ways.

https://www.aaihs.org/the-relationship-between-african-americans-and-africa/

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

One thing that stood out to me was how focused our culture was on these different practices. Growing up you thought it was the African community who held all of these practices so to find out how it translated through AFrican American communities was interesting. Since I grew up in a Christian church, I was taught to focus solely on God through prayer and worship, often without much thought to the belief in other spiritual entities like divinities or ancestral spirits so this was great to read about and gain knowledge/an understanding on.

After reading this Washington Post articleLinks to an external site., can you explain why there are disparities between the amount of pain medication an African American woman would receive compared to other women in the same hospital complaining of pain?

According to the Washington Post article it stated that many healthcare professionals believe that African American woman are able to tolerate pain nore than non black woman. Which in turn causes them to overlook African American woman when they complain about the pain they have.

What factors are contributing to the disproportionate number of African American infants who die in childbirth and African American mothers who die in childbirth?

The factors that contribute in African American deaths during child birth would be the doctors and nursing not paying attention to what the mother is complaining about when they come in. They tend to sweep it under the rug instead of listening to them. They always says listen to your body and when they do the healthcare professional does not hey think they lying.

What are some solutions that can be implemented to improve the experiences of African American mothers giving birth and African American infant survival rates?

The solution would be better training on how to treat African American woman while pregnant. Also listen when they speak and let you know that something is going on with them. Investigate when they tell them that something does not feel right and get it on right away and treat it. Do prescreening for people that arise in the African American woman while pregnant.

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

This article helps us understand what we can do to help prevent pregnancy related deaths. It also explains how the mother to be and her family can come together and discuss different options with the doctor.

https://www.cdc.gov/womens-health/features/maternal-mortality.html

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

I would the nature vs nurture how one is because of the make up of your genes and the other because of the environment that you are raised in. How both of these are equal but plays a certain role in your life.

Provide specific examples of the various types of racism that can be seen in this documentary. 

Some of the examples of racism that could be seen in the documentary would be how they felt to sterilize the women because of their race. Also because they felt that it would cut the cost of help from Welfare from the government. Also it was mentioned that they were only doing this to the African American and Hispanic women.

How has the medical system fostered distrust in the African American community?

The medical system has fostered distrust because of what they have done. Not given African American women the right to choose. Now they feel like when they go their voice will not be heard and the doctors will basically do what they want to do to them when they want. African Americans already feel like when we state that something is wrong that a doctor does not take us seriously.

State THREE strategies or programs that you feel can address the issues raised.

The three things that can help address the issues that are raised would be 1. Diversify the healthcare workforce 2. Training healthcare professionals in understanding the culture of their patients. 3. Having community outreach and education programs.

Search online for a resource that helps you understand this topic more and post it to your Padlet. State why the resource shines some light on a perspective of this issue. 

This article helps people understand why there is distrust within the medical field and why Black Americans feel like they do not receive the same medical treatment as Whites. Trying to provide ways to help people understand the frustration.

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/newsletter-article/2021/jan/medical-mistrust-among-black-americans

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

It was a lot of things that stood out to me in this unit. However, what really got to me was the documentary Belly of the Beast. While watching this my wife cried because she said that no woman want her right to have children taking away from her. While talking with her it made me realized that as men we really do not understand what women actually goes through.