https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp en-us 2020-11-09 05:00:28 UTC 2020-11-09 17:12:53 UTC hello@padlet.com evrenozdogan https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905084342 This artwork really connected well with the story of Serena Williams because tennis, for the most part, is dominated by white athletes. The story ends with her being disgraced for "crip-walking" after she won the championship, which like this artwork shows how black athletes in America are held to unrealistic and different standards than white athletes. Nevertheless, her still doing what she is doing in such a confining sport, shows how powerful and brave she is.]]> 2020-11-09 17:08:01 UTC https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905084342 ezekielevans https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905084546 Just as we feel most comfortable when we are with people like us, we are most uncomfortable as outliers. The graphite being imposed onto the white background is how many white Americans feel towards African Americans. They have been imposed onto white America and the abrasion from the writing on the paper represent the tension and disdain from white Americans.]]> 2020-11-09 17:08:03 UTC https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905084546 johnnyhouse https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905084745 The artwork relates to the Serena story because since she is African-American, her actions/comments stand out more similarly to the graphite on the white background. This is seen when the media reported that she was "crip-walking all over the most lily-white place in the world". They blew this up]]> 2020-11-09 17:08:06 UTC https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905084745 adrianriesgozamudio https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905085081 Aside from the meaning behind the words, the message is further emphasized through the visible smudges that can be seen in the bottom half of the etchings. This highlights the fact that this person is frustrated with the idea that they can't feel colored-- like their true identity-- when against a white background. 

]]> 2020-11-09 17:08:08 UTC https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905085081 amipatolia https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905085395 This artwork impacted me because it allowed me to see part of the reason systemic racism is so influential. Because we hold being white as the standard or norm, being black  makes you stand out. The etching shows this by putting black words against a white background reinforcing the idea about the importance of the contrast in highlighting the actions of black people]]> 2020-11-09 17:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905085395 blakewinburne https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905085622 If a person of color something does something wrong, people often blame their behavior on their race. For Serena Williams, people criticized her for talking back to the referees and line judges, even when her response was warranted, making racist comments about her. However, in basketball, baseball and football, men yell at the referees constantly, and it is simply viewed as a part of the game. This is also seen when Serena Williams does a brief celebratory dance, and is criticized as if she just committed a horrible act.]]> 2020-11-09 17:08:15 UTC https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905085622 matthewmoseley https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905085704 I can see how this artwork relates to the Serena Williams story because it seems to reflect how Serena Williams was seen to be different and aggressive when she got frustrated with the unfair calls against her. If a white competitor made the same actions as Serena Williams did, perhaps the reaction to her actions would have been different. Serena Williams was likely seen in a different light because of the "white background" she was thrown against.]]> 2020-11-09 17:08:16 UTC https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905085704 meghananand https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905085705 This artwork portrays the complicated and treacherous journey that Serena endured throughout her tennis career. The bottom of the page is filled with patches of black marks covering the words, while the top of the page presents the words in a sharper and clearer manner. Moreover, ]]> 2020-11-09 17:08:16 UTC https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905085705 katherinelesslie https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905086450 This piece of art is significant because it accurately portrays the struggle Serena Williams faced to be judged fairly by both umpires and viewers. Her "outbursts" result from the unfairness she faces in the sport and being "thrown against a sharp white background"

]]> 2020-11-09 17:08:25 UTC https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905086450 christophergardner2 https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905086597 The letters here are literally thrown up against the 'sharp white background,' catching the eye as each word gains an undue amount of attention. Similarly, as a minority, when you are thrown up and compared to the sharp white background that is the majority, you also attract an undue amount of attention/criticism for the simple reason that you aren't white.]]> 2020-11-09 17:08:27 UTC https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905086597 zoeprice1 https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905086825 This artwork does a great job of displaying Serena Williams' famous quote. By using black font on a "sharp white background," the artist really calls attention to the words, which just emphasizes the meaning behind the words. This work connects well to the Serena Williams story because it was clear that she felt most colored and most oppressed when the umpires made horrible calls against her based on her race, when she was in a mostly white environment and treated unfairly because she wasn't white like everyone else.]]> 2020-11-09 17:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905086825 andrewheyser https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905087329 I think that this artwork relates to Serena's story because she feels that her actions are viewed and judged not by her character, but by her appearance differences.]]> 2020-11-09 17:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905087329 ethanpintar https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905087921 The story of Serena Williams shows how African Americans are often expected to act in a way that white Americans are not expected to, specifically reacting graciously and forgivingly toward prejudice. In this, they have to live by a different set of rules than others, which sets them apart from the rest of society in the way that the artwork describes.]]> 2020-11-09 17:08:43 UTC https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905087921 daanveldkamp https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905090596 The artwork shows the idea that Serena Williams is viewed and treated differently because of her race. The words on the piece of art contrast with the white background which relates to the quote itself.]]> 2020-11-09 17:09:14 UTC https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905090596 lillytanabe https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905090962 This story of Serena Williams relates to this art work because they demonstrate the way in which people of color feel confined by the white institutions they are apart of. In this case Serena Williams is faulted because of her race and is expected to stay silent when she receives unfair calls.]]> 2020-11-09 17:09:18 UTC https://padlet.com/betsydurning/xg0tafz4kfdgptzp/wish/905090962