Racial Discrimination Against African Americans by Ethan Bong https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1 HENG7 Social Justice Project en-us 2019-01-22 19:46:46 UTC 2025-09-30 11:02:38 UTC hello@padlet.com 1A) What is the problem? bonge https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/323197945 The problem I researched is the racial discrimination targeted towards African Americans. African Americans across the United States have reported instances of racial discrimination, which proves racism against African Americans exists.]]> 2019-01-22 19:50:21 UTC https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/323197945 2A) What is the first root cause of the problem? bonge https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/323254702 The first cause of racism against African Americans is African Americans used to be slaves. This stretches on for as long as slavery in America started. African Americans were captured and brought back to the mainland, just for the sole purpose of labor on farms. African Americans during this time were treated far less than equal. Even after the Civil War, which ended slavery, people still tended to treat African Americans unfairly. If it was still possible for racism to continue after a war determined to end it, it is still very possible for racism to continue to this day.]]> 2019-01-22 22:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/323254702 2A) What is the second root cause of the problem? bonge https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/323257297 The second cause of racism against African Americans is the idea of white supremacy. This idea says that the race that should be held in the highest regard, above all other races, is Caucasian. People who believe in this idea tend to discriminate towards all other races that aren't caucasian, including African American. With this information, it's very easy to see how white supremacy could be a root cause of discrimination against African Americans.]]> 2019-01-22 22:57:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/323257297 2A) What is the third root cause of the problem? bonge https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/323257568 The third reason for this discrimination is some people believe African Americans are treated better than their own race. The reason some people believe this is because of situations where they think African Americans were treated better than themselves and consequently believe people treat African Americans better. If some people believe this, they will most likely discriminate against African Americans for them to feel their hate.]]> 2019-01-22 22:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/323257568 B) How has the problem affected the community directly? bonge https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/323257985 2019-01-22 23:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/323257985 2A) What are the root causes for the problem? bonge https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/323258327 2019-01-22 23:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/323258327 B) How has the problem affected the community directly? bonge https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/324118224 One way this problem has affected the community is through Facebook. Facebook, a major social media company, has excluded African American employees from their major tech companies in Silicon Valley. This shows how much people along with major companies exclude African Americans from many places. This is just one situation, in our community, that discriminates against African Americans]]> 2019-01-24 19:41:05 UTC https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/324118224 B) How has the problem affected the community directly? bonge https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/324732622 Another way this problem has affected the community is in the police force. In Cincinnati, cops have been reported for using racial slurs. This shows that cops, the very people who should be preventing racial discrimination, are participating in this themselves. Not to mention that other people, who are common citizens, use racial slurs as well. All of these instances where people use racial slurs, is a form of racial discrimination.]]> 2019-01-27 21:28:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/324732622 B) How has the problem affected the community directly? bonge https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/324733659 A third way this problem has affected the community is through Hilton. Hilton, a major hotel franchise, evicted an African American guest for making a call in the lobby. This guest did not do anything wrong, as he was just calling his mother because of a family emergency. The hotel's employees came up to him and told him he was causing a disturbance in the lobby, and seeing as he "did not have a room," he was not allowed on the premises. The guest told the employees he did have a room, which was true, but the employees proceeded to kick out the guest, discharge the room, and evicted him without refund. This shows that even a hotel, which is supposed to be welcoming and friendly, still shows racial discrimination.]]> 2019-01-27 21:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/324733659 B) Statistics of Discrimination bonge https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/324740770 The statistics of racial discrimination against African Americans are listed below:
- 50% report they are discriminated against when talking to police
- 56% report they are discriminated against when applying for jobs
- 57% report they are discriminated against when it comes to salary comparison]]> 2019-01-27 22:35:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/324740770 C) Why should the rest of the world be concerned about this issue? bonge https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/324741254 The rest of the world should be concerned about this issue because not only is it unfair to all African Americans and other victims of racism, but there are many anti-racism groups throughout the world. YWCA, A.N.S.W.E.R., UNESCO, and IMADR are all anti-racism groups formed to stop the oppression targeting African Americans and other races. They do this by creating programs to end racism in all different countries. They also start rallies to peacefully protest against this unfair treatment. They do all of this to end racism, and if there are this many organizations determined to stop racism, then the rest of the world should surely care about this issue.]]> 2019-01-27 22:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/324741254 D) What is currently being done to address this problem? bonge https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/324753590 In the United States, groups are being formed to stop racism against African Americans. Some of theses groups are Black Lives Matter, The Civil Rights Organization, ERASE Racism, and CrossRoads Anti-Racism. These groups are forming rallies where they peacefully protest, attempting to stop racism. These rallies also show the rest of the nation how they are making a stand against racism. However, despite their efforts, racism still exists, and it is still going strong. This is what is currently being done to address this problem.]]> 2019-01-28 00:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/324753590 E) Creative Piece bonge https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/325098327 Being the target of racial discrimination is a lot harder than it seems. I try to apply for a job and then see a person who did worse than me in school get the job instead. When I finally get hired, I don't get promoted but I see coworkers who don't do any work get the promotion instead. When I go back home from work, I am surrounded by people who say racial slurs all the time. Because of this, my weekends are usually taken up by going to rallies and meetings where us victims protest against racism. I know it doesn't do much, but I try anyways. The meets always reassure me, because its encouraging to see others who are fighting racism as well. I just wish the world would recognize all of the victims of racism.]]> 2019-01-28 18:57:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/325098327 Citations bonge https://padlet.com/bonge/x467pyduhzo1/wish/325113328 Works Cited
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