Padlet 1: White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack - on the subject of creativity, and other points. by https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx Post your four points as sets of two. For the ones about creativity, label them "Creativity." en-us 2020-06-28 05:09:25 UTC 2026-02-12 06:03:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4bc.png On Creativity: nicolesumner1 https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/642397037 If I want, I can make art that’s considered about a universal theme or human condition rather than have it assumed it’s about my race or ethnicity or a political statement.

I could watch my teachers in every grade level show how to draw or paint a human without wondering when they were going to draw features and hair like mine.

My response to a teacher’s assignment can be seen as divergent and unusual rather than rebellious or misunderstanding the assignment.
]]> 2020-06-28 21:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/642397037 nicolesumner1 https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/642399829 I can be shown to the chief of staff rather than be told there's nothing that can be done when I complain about the level of mental health services for my uncle.

I can choose whether to be seen by police as a protester or a bystander based on what I do, not what I look like.]]> 2020-06-28 21:57:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/642399829 jserrato41 https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645319517 I can walk or drive at night without fear of being arrested or killed. 

I can educate myself on racism and the Black experience of America rather than live it.]]> 2020-07-01 20:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645319517 On Creativity jserrato41 https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645321170 When I visit a museum, I can be certain that art by people who look like me will be featured.

I can count on having access to art supplies, just as I can access to proper food and grocery.]]> 2020-07-01 20:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645321170 msong61 https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645412158 I can count on being let go of with just a warning when I am not following rules or protocol, instead of getting in trouble.

I can count on not being told that I look pretty for someone of my race and be expected to take that as a compliment.
]]> 2020-07-01 22:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645412158 On Creativity msong61 https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645412261 I have always had access to any kind of art supplies or school supplies I ever needed at my home. 

I have not seen a lot of Asians or Asian Americans represented in any of the picture books at school while growing up. 
]]> 2020-07-01 22:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645412261 On Creativity hglicklandes https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645427947 I was able to attend the Davis Waldorf school, which was 99.9% white. There I was offered the opportunity to use expensive water based colored pencils for all of my school work and fine cotton watercolor paper and very high end paints for art projects.

I can check out a camera from Berkeley Community Media and film a protest for the station and know that my odds of being harassed by cops or protesters and counter-protesters is very low. My camera will probably not be broken. There is always risk, but my dice are weighted by white privilege.]]> 2020-07-01 23:02:05 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645427947 On general white privilege hglicklandes https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645431160 When middle school was too "emotionally challenging" for me, my parents were able to pay for me to attend a private Waldorf school of kids more artistically expressive, "like me" so I didn't have to feel so "different." 

No matter where I shop or what I buy in any store in any neighborhood, no one ever thinks I am shoplifting. 

]]> 2020-07-01 23:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645431160 Creativity makbar5 https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645463894 I have always had access to art and school supplies, and have the opportunity to express myself creatively.

As a child, I had never seen picture books that represented children or characters of color. As an adult, I have not seen a representation of myself or people who look like me in art or art museums. ]]> 2020-07-02 00:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645463894 makbar5 https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645495750 I typically have not been represented nor saw others who look like me in my previous workplaces. I was in the minority group at my most recent company, especially so within my office in SF. I was 1 of 2 POC within an office of 36 individuals.

I am typically asked to speak for all of my racial/ethnic group during conversations.]]> 2020-07-02 01:08:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645495750 fmilana https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645529249 When entering a bar or restaurant, I don't have to worry about being denied entry for an unspoken reason.

While shopping, I am never questioned on account of what I can/can't afford. I am always approached and asked if I need assistance, and if I say no I am left alone.

]]> 2020-07-02 02:05:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645529249 On Creativity fmilana https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645531237 I can count on most characters in my favorite movies being white.

I do not have to wonder what judgements people may be making if I am playing music loudly while driving in my car. I do not have to worry about being labeled as a "thug" for doing so]]> 2020-07-02 02:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645531237 rwalker151 https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645587329 I can easily find a church most anywhere I would want to live filled with people of my race who share my beliefs, where I would be welcome.

I can easily find books or accounts of historical figures of my race that are heroes of my faith.

Creativity
I can easily find artists of my race to be examples to me.

I can easily afford any of the artistic materials I desire to pursue my artistic interests.

]]> 2020-07-02 03:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645587329 lnixon20 https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645608148 I can be arrested for civil disobedience with little impact on my future work or housing opportunities.

When I am on public assistance, I do not have to justify my needs to the greater public.]]> 2020-07-02 04:21:28 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645608148 Creativity lnixon20 https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645622519 My school district fully funded art, music, and drama so I could pick and choose activities at my will

I have always had the opportunity and ability to go on field trips to well-known museums and theaters]]> 2020-07-02 04:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645622519 Privilege smitsky https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645624762 Life:
I can go to the store and easily find a large selection of dolls for my daughter that look like her.

I can wear a mask for my safety and not have to worry about it being a safety issue.

Creativity:
When someone mentions the classics (either arts, film, music, literature, architecture) they are talking about people who predominately look like me.

I can go to a variety of museums, theatres, libraries, or watch TV and film and see my skin color represented in a positive light.

]]> 2020-07-02 04:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645624762 Privileges mbailey416 https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645666639 Life:
I can approach a stranger on the street without them feeling scared or defensive.

I can be pulled over by a police officer knowing exactly why I was pulled over and expect it to be a pleasant exchange.

Creativity:
I have been able to access a variety of visual and performing arts at my leisure such as musicals, plays, concerts, museums, art galleries, movies, etc. 

I can count on seeing an overabundance of depictions of my race in the visual and performing arts.]]> 2020-07-02 05:48:49 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/645666639 sperez531 https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/646031867 Life 
I can go out of my area to shop without feeling I do not belong there 

I do not feel fear when I see a cop pull up next to me. 
 
Art
My high school had a really good art class and the teacher provided all the materials. 
 
I am able to find books and magazines that feature people of my race.  
]]> 2020-07-02 14:24:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/646031867 Life: tallen224 https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/646098284 I do not have to be extremely nervous if a cop were to pull me over because of the color of my skin or my gender. 

I can almost be certain that the law is the only thing that would be held against me if I were to have been speeding or some other reason like that if I was pulled over. 
]]> 2020-07-02 15:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/646098284 Creativity: tallen224 https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/646099542 As a child when I read books or watched movies, I could count on seeing characters who liked lie me and had the color of my skin. 

Throughout childhood into adulthood I have been exposed to many art forms because of private schooling education, my parents financial status, and because I could dress appropriately for the occasions. 
]]> 2020-07-02 15:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/646099542 Privileges tnhin4 https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/646209472 Life
I am usually asked to represent or to speak for my racial/ethnic group during college discussions in a white predominant campus.

I have always had a roof over my head and never have to worry about being homeless, having no money or no food.

Creativity
I have always had access to art and crafts materials throughout my grade school years to finish my work and express myself. 

I am usually more than okay with sharing my cultural background and art history with my peers without fearing being judged or criticized. 

]]> 2020-07-02 17:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/646209472 ebarfield https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/646348115 Creativity
I will incorporate lessons on Negro History within the curriculum of my class, instead of just setting aside times to discuss this with my students...in effort for them to learn more about me.

Life:
I am always taking time to learn more about my history, whether it is from family members or by reading it through a variety of books. There is more than one to learn about a subject matter.]]> 2020-07-02 21:35:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/646348115 Life nnarine1 https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/646351096 - As a child, I remember having to check a box for my ethnicity. I remember feeling like none of the boxes actually represented me and having to select 'other.'
- I cannot count on seeing depictions of people who look like me in most forms of media.
Creativity
- I only took two art classes from grades K-12, due to budget cuts.
- I do not feel like I was exposed to many works of art from people of color.
- Due to the impacts of colonialism, my family has lost our native language which limited my involvement in my original heritage.  ]]> 2020-07-02 21:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/646351096 Priviledges orubio21 https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/646354795 Life 
-I can’t speak in public to a powerful male group without putting my race on trial as I do not fall in the construct of one or the other 

-I feel fear when a cop pull up next to me 


Creativity
 
-I have had access to all the educational resources I have needed to be successful like books, art supplies, and tutor books.

 -Throughout my childhood I was exposed to several art forms like music, dance, theater, and visual arts Made with wonder]]> 2020-07-02 21:47:53 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/646354795 lwalton91 https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/646385820 I have never had to worry about food on the table. My hunger was always for the sake of beauty, and self-imposed.

I can count on feeling non-judged in almost every public space because of my skin.

]]> 2020-07-02 22:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/646385820 Creativity lwalton91 https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/646387094 The vast uses of the internet have always been at my fingertips.

“The canon” is almost full of authors that look like me, and those stories have been brought to me by nearly all-white teachers

]]> 2020-07-02 22:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/646387094 Privileges mnielson4 https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/646388332 LIFE
I can go for runs at night without being scared or feeling in danger because of police.

I know I will see people who look like me on TV and in magazines.

CREATIVE
I can experiment with a wider range of makeup based on the light color of my skin.

I was able to be a part of choir and music because of my family's economic status.]]> 2020-07-02 22:51:53 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/646388332 Creativity rbecker51 https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/646390585 I know I have been lucky to be exposed to most art forms and had opportunities to learn expression through art forms.

I have not had to worry about financial burdens to experience plays, ballets, concerts, or museums.]]> 2020-07-02 22:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/646390585 Life rbecker51 https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/646406038 I do not walk around with fear of being watched every second, just because of the color of my skin.

I was used to seeing my skin color represented in movies as a child.]]> 2020-07-02 23:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/nicolesumner1/so8kxk8wrvd08ywx/wish/646406038