Padlet Padlet by Nathan Abrahamson https://padlet.com/nathan_abrahamson/quywkj57p0sl ok en-us 2017-12-05 14:46:50 UTC 2026-02-17 22:46:03 UTC hello@padlet.com Analysis of This Amazing, Troubling Book by Toni Morrison nathan_abrahamson https://padlet.com/nathan_abrahamson/quywkj57p0sl/wish/213718667 This article initially sounds as the author highly dislikes this book. She describes his first reading of it as "deeply disturbing". When she talks about her second reading, she said it made her even more uncomfortable, and felt some sort of satisfaction nonetheless. The author looks at the depressing and morbid aspects of the book in depth, along with how this book would not possible without Jim being a runaway slave. Opinions are presented as to why these darker elements, such as death, loss, and exclusion manage to shape this book into something memorable. After reading this, I realize that the most common "emotion" throughout the novel influences Huck's moral compass just as much as Jim.

https://neebefinalexam.weebly.com/uploads/2/8/4/9/28496677/morrison_huckfinn.pdf

]]> 2017-12-06 14:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/nathan_abrahamson/quywkj57p0sl/wish/213718667 Analysis of Washing Post Project Video nathan_abrahamson https://padlet.com/nathan_abrahamson/quywkj57p0sl/wish/214244145 In the 102 second video created based on my three selections, a couple topics were covered. When most people think about this word, they might say/think "Only black people are offended by that." That's not the case. One man (white) described how when he hears the word, he thinks of friends and family, and how it bothers them. He feels bothered in an "indirect way". Personally, I haven't looked at it in that way myself. The word can be just as offensive to races other than black.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dre/features/the-n-word]]> 2017-12-07 17:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/nathan_abrahamson/quywkj57p0sl/wish/214244145 Analysis of Ta-Nehisi Coates Explanation as to why White People Shouldn't use the N-Word nathan_abrahamson https://padlet.com/nathan_abrahamson/quywkj57p0sl/wish/214251143 When Ta-Nehisi Coates is asked "What do I do when my friends sing along to rap music that used the N-word?", he provides a very well said explanation. He provides multiple good comparisons in order to help everyone understand his point. Certain groups of people can use certain words among themselves, that's acceptable. He seems to think that white people are brought up to think they can do what they want, and receive what they want. To me, that seems like a stereotype. There are differences in culture, yes, but I don't feel like that's entirely appropriate for the discussion. He finishes by saying white people should not sing along to songs with that word, and how it "gives them a peak into what it's like to be black." That statement says a whole lot.

https://www.salon.com/2017/11/13/ta-nehisi-coates-just-explained-why-white-people-shouldnt-use-the-n-word-in-the-perfect-way/

]]> 2017-12-07 18:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/nathan_abrahamson/quywkj57p0sl/wish/214251143 Analysis of Gate A-4 by Naomi Shihab Nye, 1952 nathan_abrahamson https://padlet.com/nathan_abrahamson/quywkj57p0sl/wish/215426808 Events composed entirely of kindness, like the one described in this poem, may seem rare these days. When Naomi hears the announcer asking for anyone capable of speaking Arabic in the vicinity of the gate to make their way there. The key part here, is that she had to stop and consider whether this was a good choice or not. The main reason for that is because of her race. Thankfully, it proved to be a good choice. After helping this woman and inevitably making a friend, kindness spread throughout the area.

https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/gate-4 ]]> 2017-12-12 14:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nathan_abrahamson/quywkj57p0sl/wish/215426808 Analysis of "Looking Race in the Face" by Derek Mitchell, Jesse Hinueber, and Brian Edwards nathan_abrahamson https://padlet.com/nathan_abrahamson/quywkj57p0sl/wish/215435672 Throughout this article, the author addresses how schools treat different races, and how conversations on race are handled. Apparently, schools successful in these regards have similar methods. The following 4 steps are emphasized: 1: stay engaged, 2: expect to experience discomfort during racial discussions, 3: speak the truth, or what they believe to be the truth, 4: expect not to find "closure", and don't rush things. One issue here is that there is no list of statistics or whatnot, no information as to how this was gathered. Nonetheless, this touches on a very important topic. How race is perceived in schools can significantly affect and shape a child's views.

http://eds.a.ebscohost.com/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=6&sid=e8e49c5f-cc04-42b8-b264-0ff3d611bf99%40sessionmgr4008
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http://engl183g-driskill.wikispaces.umb.edu/file/view/Class+Copy+Hughes+-+Slave+on+the+Block.pdf]]> 2017-12-13 14:28:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nathan_abrahamson/quywkj57p0sl/wish/215800154 Analysis Number 7 nathan_abrahamson https://padlet.com/nathan_abrahamson/quywkj57p0sl/wish/215811349 Analysis of Indian Education by Sherman Alexie

At least from what I've seen and heard, racism towards Native Americans seems less common than racism towards black or middle eastern people. This may just be because of media and area. In Junior Falls' overview of his education, he explains the different issues and all sorts of pain he experienced every year. Even something as simple as having traditional long hair resulted in harassment from a teacher. As the years went by, he learned many lessons. Apparently he considered throwing the first punch a lesson. With a drunk father and a depressed mother, there was really no one to turn to.

https://genius.com/Sherman-alexie-indian-education-annotated]]> 2017-12-13 14:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nathan_abrahamson/quywkj57p0sl/wish/215811349 Analysis Number 8 nathan_abrahamson https://padlet.com/nathan_abrahamson/quywkj57p0sl/wish/216499500 Analysis of "THE PAST IS WRITTEN ON OUR FACE" - article by "Psychology Today"
People of mixed races also experience racism, misunderstandings, and stereotypes as well. At the age of 12, Wayne Winkler wasn't too interested in his ancestry, until he heard about Melungeons. Apparently, the majority of people haven't even heard of this group. They are black/native american people, and have always lived in the same general area. When Wayne's mother told him he was Melungeon, he asked his father why he always said he was native american. His response was that "Everyone knows what an Indian is, it would take too long to explain what a Melungeon is." Some people who have heard of the group take the name out of context for disrespectful purposes. It must be rather sad, knowing that you, in a sense, are unheard of.
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http://eds.a.ebscohost.com/eds/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=3&sid=abdc54a2-f5ec-473b-8879-efeb6625712d%40sessionmgr4006]]> 2017-12-15 14:51:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nathan_abrahamson/quywkj57p0sl/wish/216499500 Analysis 9 nathan_abrahamson https://padlet.com/nathan_abrahamson/quywkj57p0sl/wish/216764818 Analysis of

We’re Sick of Racism, Literally

By Douglas Jacobs

Sometimes discrimination takes place without any thought, almost as if it's natural. In Brookline, Massaschusetts, a black police officer arrives at a scene where his superior, a white lieutenant is located. While indicating the officer's unmarked car, the lieutenant says: "Who would put a black man behind one of these?" A high ranking member of the department, making such comments to a fellow member of the force is disturbing. In today's world, is there really anywhere entirely free of discrimination and racism?

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/11/opinion/sunday/sick-of-racism-literally.html

]]> 2017-12-17 15:15:58 UTC https://padlet.com/nathan_abrahamson/quywkj57p0sl/wish/216764818 Analysis Number 10 nathan_abrahamson https://padlet.com/nathan_abrahamson/quywkj57p0sl/wish/216770430 Analysis of "Exposing Bias: Race and Racism in America" Harvard University Article

Obviously people aren't just born racist. Personality and morals develop as we age. As children grow, especially in the early stages of life, they are easily imprinted. Seemingly simple things can turn out to be very significant. An example the article uses is: "A mom is talking to another mom at a playground - her child overhears her say: "It's so great we have a black president." The article continues on by explaining how on other occasions, the child may hear the word 'president', but not 'black'. Therefore, the child may think that this word is important. An interesting psychological look at things.

https://www.extension.harvard.edu/inside-extension/exposing-bias-race-racism-america

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