One Step Closer to Justice by https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl Patrisse Khan-Cullors and Asha Bandele spoke against injustices in their community in the book “When They Call You A Terrorist; A Black Lives Matter Memoir.” Thus inspiring us to create a class discussion on how we can create change in our community. Students in Professor S. Ashena's U100 Class (#20779) each answered the question, "How could you stand up to injustice and create change in your own community?" See our responses below: en-us 2021-11-04 22:15:15 UTC 2025-09-28 19:28:20 UTC hello@padlet.com CLASS DISCUSSION: How could you stand up to injustice and create change in your own community? sherilynashena https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1868973290 2021-11-05 02:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1868973290 sherilynashena https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1868984173 2021-11-05 02:34:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1868984173 Ways to Changes Our Community https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1889778129 One way we can stand up to injustice is by educating ourselves about social issues. In order to make a change, we have to understand what can be fixed. We should all take action in a positive way. For example, peaceful protest, signing petitions, volunteering for change.  Anything can make a change it's just a matter of do we want to.
-Kate Velasquez]]> 2021-11-14 23:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1889778129 Christian Morales https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1890080796 How I would stand up for inequality would be to support those who are being bullied in my community just for the color of their skin or their heritage, once we all see that we are one person and become united, only then can we see change in the eyes of our oppressors.]]> 2021-11-15 02:30:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1890080796 Giving Time To Self-Reflect pamelajacinto056 https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1890219444 One way we can all stand up to injustice is by giving time to establish self-reflecting practices to learn, grow, and discover our underlying and unconscious biases. These biases may relate to race, gender, sexuality, and age. While self-reflecting we can influence our thinking through news broadcasts, newspapers, books, and personal experiences from those being oppressed and harassed. This enables us to overcome any prejudices we may have.
Pamela Jacinto]]> 2021-11-15 03:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1890219444 Fight against injustice https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1891250755 I believe I could stand up to injustice by being a just person myself to those around me. To become a just person, you have to educate yourself and others that don't understand the systematic inequality around us. This starts by patiently teaching and influencing people to stand up for their rights and listening to those who have been personally impacted by injustice. In order to make a change, people as a society have to realize that white supremacy exists and there are minorities who need to be heard.
 - Sofia Mora]]> 2021-11-15 13:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1891250755 https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1892116267 How I would stand up to injustice would be by learning the background to these social issues. Going  to protests to help make a voice and for all voices to be heard. I would donate to activists campaigns who are trying to make justice. I would create change in my community by volunteering at local organizations around my community. Try to help out as much as possible like helping our friendly colored neighbors and creating a bond with them to show they aren’t alone. That we are united with each other.
-Bianca Olvera

]]> 2021-11-15 18:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1892116267 https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1892702062 One method that I use when standing up to injustice is engaging myself with groups who stand for my similar morals or stances. When you stand with people you feel a connection with, it can provide a strong sense of empowerment and inclusivity. Often times it feels daunting to take on an issue on your own, so when you are united in a group it disperses the amount of responsibility evenly.
-Donovin Miller]]> 2021-11-16 01:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1892702062 change starts with YOU wendyy03 https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1892800431 I believe I can stand up to injustice in our community by bringing peace and love to society. Teaching others and myself how to stand up for the wrong things in society and use our voice for what we can. Going to protests and making sure justice and peace is something I myself can do and others can as well to be able to make injustice in society. Lastly, communication is another way things can be changed, a community can come together to discuss the issues going around and figuring out ways to overcome these obstacles as a community can always be helpful in many different ways. We can all make change in our ways differently, as long as change is made is what makes our community better overall. 
- Wendy Dominguez 
]]> 2021-11-16 01:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1892800431 How do I stand up for injustice? https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1892877909 Every little thing matters on our journey towards justice and unity. The way I stand up to injustice is by not being a bystander. If the people around me are being ill-treated, I will defend them. I will speak my mind. But I believe it's also important to not approach these situations with hatred, because you can't drive out malice with malice. 
-Rashini G.]]> 2021-11-16 02:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1892877909 https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1892884033 2021-11-16 02:25:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1892884033 Celine Seimandi https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1892932871 A way I stand up to injustice is spread the the word if there is one. The more publicity it has the more people can come help with charities. Along with helping people understand that they did something wrong and try to inform them but if they don’t want to listen after that and still be disrespectful than I don’t hang out with them.]]> 2021-11-16 02:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1892932871 johnmargolis792 https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1892948033 I believe a way I can stand up to injustice in our community is through music. Growing up, in high school especially, I learned lessons from the music I listened to that I don't think I could've learned otherwise. Lessons as in new perspectives and really stepping out of my shoes into the artist's, and I  hope I could do the same for others. I personally would like to tackle the topic of bullying and mental health in my music because of my upbringing. (Jack Margolis)]]> 2021-11-16 02:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1892948033 https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1893238711 One way I fight injustice is through listening to the voices of people who face racism on a daily basis. We can all fight injustice together if we all hold peaceful protests, sign petitions, and continue to share our experiences.
- Alberto Torres ]]> 2021-11-16 05:26:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1893238711 https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1893279902 I would stand up for justice in my community to find peace. Having peace in my community would bring everyone happiness. Spreading positive energy to everyone is the best benefit anyone can receive. Supporting local businesses will bring success. 
- Fabiola Davila]]> 2021-11-16 05:56:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1893279902 https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1893406848 One way I stand up against injustice and create change in my community is to educate myself about social justice and teach others who have no insight into Social Justice. Then take positive action such as learning to respect each culture and be kind and compassionate to everyone's problems and the issues that we all stand for. In addition, we must keep in mind that to make a difference, we must support those activists who oppose injustice and even find ways to make our voice heard and change our community.
  - Eneyda ]]> 2021-11-16 07:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1893406848 Emely Roman https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1893559464 One way I would fight injustice in my community is to support my local food and ice cream vendors who are struggling to make ends meet. Over the last few months of this year “2021,” our local vendors have been brutally beaten and even killed. I would respond to these unjust actions by supplying our local food vendors with simple but dependable self-defense accessories and giving back by leaving a good tip after purchasing or simply wanting to give back.]]> 2021-11-16 08:33:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1893559464 Creating change and fighting for INJUSTICE https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1894959994 One way to stand up to injustice and create change in our community is by educating ourselves with the social issues that is going around in our community. We can also go to protests to show that we are part of something bigger and taking positive actions in your community. You can find local businesses as well to help our community find peace. -Dayana Juarez]]> 2021-11-16 18:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1894959994 https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1895151630 One way that I’m going to be standing for injustice is by educating people around me. By educating people around you, you can get them to make a more informative decision when it comes time for voting. Voting is the only way that things really change.
- Nathalie Castañeda ]]> 2021-11-16 20:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1895151630 https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1895187713 One way I can stand up to injustice in my community is by educating myself. Not only through research but speaking with my friends around me that have experienced discrimination or injustice due to their race or ethnicity. Another way I can stand up to injustice is by supporting organizations that induce reform in my community and by spreading awareness on my social media.]]> 2021-11-16 21:00:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1895187713 https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1895225017 The way I stand up for injustice has to be by not only standing up for those who can’t stand up for themselves but always standing up for what is right. Another way to stand up to injustice would have to be by learning new things like social issues and issues just going around the world that we could learn and we can spread awareness for them. We can all come together to help spread awareness for any injustice going on and we can make a difference. 
-Erick Vasquez ]]> 2021-11-16 21:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1895225017 Response from Donovin https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1895338383 2021-11-16 23:01:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1895338383 Response from Pamela pamelajacinto056 https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1895384961 The following video provides a method we all can use to stand up to injustice. 

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Pamela Jacinto]]> 2021-11-16 23:42:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1895384961 OUR PROJECT BACKGROUND: pamelajacinto056 https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1895408422 The following image provides insight on our project title and description. The image to the right of our description provides a photo of Patrisse Khan-Cullors along with the book name and authors. ]]> 2021-11-17 00:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sherilynashena/xf8601kapgf31wtl/wish/1895408422