https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy My perspective on social justice after challenging myself for 21 days en-us 2021-07-31 01:53:18 UTC 2026-03-17 07:12:33 UTC hello@padlet.com klvinsant https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323296 Stella Young discussed the importance of not objectifying people because of their disabilities. As a society we have a view of disabled people that they are simply an inspiration for anything they do, but we need to view people with disabilities as the norm. We need to make it the norm that achievements are for people who do great things, and that it is not a surprise to see someone disabled in the workforce. ]]> 2021-07-31 01:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323296 klvinsant https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323332 I connected on Instagram with a few people who are fighting for social justice and equality such as: Showing up for Racial Justice and The Conscious Kid. I really like The Conscious Kid because the account shares information which are great resources to use in my classroom for my younger elementary-aged students. ]]> 2021-07-31 01:56:38 UTC https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323332 klvinsant https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323351 I noticed today that 10 of my closest friends are all of the same race, white. I have had friends in the past of other races and I do have acquaintances of other races, but they are not in my core group. Noticing this makes me realize that where I live is not very diverse, and I clearly gravitate towards people of the same race. ]]> 2021-07-31 01:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323351 klvinsant https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323369 This article gave many eye-opening points as to how slavery and equal rights were thought of. There were many things that were never discussed in the history classes I attended throughout my schooling, and much of it because it has not been recorded with all accuracy or taught thoroughly. ]]> 2021-07-31 01:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323369 klvinsant https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323394 Vargas discusses how we cannot discuss race without discussing how it is connected to immigration. It challenged me to think about what it truly means to be a U.S. Citizen and how we view others who are either “legal” or not. ]]> 2021-07-31 01:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323394 klvinsant https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323500 My engagement process is currently in the entering phase. I am engaging through self-reflection, social media, and educating myself on the current issues at hand. ]]> 2021-07-31 01:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323500 klvinsant https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323525 I am acting by discussing the topics I have learned about thus far with my husband. We are trying to have reflecting conversations about this and share our viewpoints of race, politics, and culture based on the different ways we grew up. ]]> 2021-07-31 01:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323525 klvinsant https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323540 I listened to, “The Half That Has Never Been Told.” It was very eye-opening about how slavery was at the root of the growth of the Early American and British colonies. It was very intriguing to hear the processes and efficiency led to economic change. I reflected though on how slaves were treated only for the benefit of economic success. It is difficult to process to see that the success today was brought on by the slavery of the past. ]]> 2021-07-31 01:57:05 UTC https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323540 klvinsant https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323567 I read the article, “Explaining White Privilege to a Broke White Person.” It was a very interesting view that I had not considered before. I have always thought how the author did about growing up in poverty does not make you privileged, but I see and understand the side that was presented. We do have the ability to not be harassed or judged the majority of the time. We are also typically able to buy, rent, or work somewhere easier. It is not based on money. ]]> 2021-07-31 01:57:10 UTC https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323567 klvinsant https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323590 I noticed when going out to eat throughout the week that the majority of people I was surrounded by was of a white race. The few people who were not, stood out more to me. It makes me think about how they must feel being a minority. Typically, we are a majority, and we do not feel uncomfortable or judged. We must remember that and take those feelings into account. ]]> 2021-07-31 01:57:14 UTC https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323590 klvinsant https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323614 I connected with Colorlines on Instagram. I enjoy seeing the news information that they post. It is a good way to be able to stay informed and see different views. ]]> 2021-07-31 01:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323614 klvinsant https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323629 I watched, “You Love Black Culture, but do You Love Me?” This was a very interesting take on how we view different parts of African American culture and love it, but we do not love the people in front of us. We must challenge ourselves to not love just parts, but the whole. ]]> 2021-07-31 01:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323629 klvinsant https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323642 I have begun to notice biases I have simply from the ways that I have grown up. I realize things that may get me frustrated about the topic, but I reflect on the reasoning that they do, and try to work through them. ]]> 2021-07-31 01:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323642 klvinsant https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323658 I have invited some of my friends to do the 21-Day Challenge as well. It is very eye-opening and allows for a lot of great self-reflection that we can all benefit from. ]]> 2021-07-31 01:57:29 UTC https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323658 klvinsant https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323680 I watched Racism is Real today. The video shows proven facts about how racism is still alive today. It is saddening to me to see how the black community is treated versus the white community on so many different levels. ]]> 2021-07-31 01:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323680 klvinsant https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323700 I connected on Instagram with Define American. It is a wonderful platform that should be spread that tells stories of immigrants. They discuss news and how American is defined by each of them. It is very interesting and eye-opening to see their point of view. ]]> 2021-07-31 01:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323700 klvinsant https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323725 I have begun to discuss the issue of race and racism with others around me. We are able to have deep and civil conversations about the history of races and what is happening around us now even still. It is a great start to be able to have these conversations with others. ]]> 2021-07-31 01:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323725 klvinsant https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323742 I noticed the racial mix in the television shows that I watch. Most of the main characters in the shows are almost always white, but the supporting characters are typically of other races. This is something I never realized before. They even make jokes within the shows about each other’s races from time to time. ]]> 2021-07-31 01:57:45 UTC https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323742 klvinsant https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323770 I read Overcoming Implicit Bias and Racial Anxiety. The article pointed out many ways that we can turn negative thoughts/biases into positive ones. It was great information about how we can begin to change our thought process about other races for the better and share it with others. ]]> 2021-07-31 01:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323770 klvinsant https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323789 Today I took some time to notice when I was uncomfortable in certain situations in public. I can be uneasy when I am alone, and I realize that I typically do not make much eye contact with individuals because it makes me uncomfortable to draw attention when alone. There are certain places that make me uncomfortable when I am the minority, but it is not everywhere. ]]> 2021-07-31 01:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323789 klvinsant https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323805 I listened to “How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Discussing Race.” I feel that it is very important that we need to all get better about discussing race instead of avoiding it. We need to realize that we need to work together to fight through the barriers that are still clearly there. Conversation does not solve everything, but it allows us to work together and to respect each other. ]]> 2021-07-31 01:57:56 UTC https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323805 klvinsant https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323985 2021-07-31 01:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665323985 klvinsant https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665324344 2021-07-31 01:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665324344 klvinsant https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665325034 Over the course of 21 days, my eyes were opened. I see now the effects that status, culture, and race all have on minorities. I am ready to be more open-minded and advocate for the equal rights of everyone. I am also thankful to have had access to these resources so that I can now share this with others. I look forward to seeing how my mindset continues to progress in my personal and professional life. ]]> 2021-07-31 02:01:16 UTC https://padlet.com/klvinsant/wiw12vd5y5o2dtvy/wish/1665325034