Race
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Term used to identify the system of oppression against POC in America
Systemic Racism
Rapper J. Cole signed a short-term basketball contract to play professionally in China, but visa delays forced him to leave the country before he could fully participate. Similar visa restrictions and immigration policies affect millions of people around the world, often limiting opportunities based on nationality, politics, or international relations. The U.S. Department of State paused giving immigrant visas to nationals from 75 countries—spanning Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. What social issue is most reflected in this situation, and how is injustice happening in this situation?
While interviews continue, giving visas is halted for nations including Brazil, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Cuba, and Colombia -- all places affected by exploitation by America and many not European countries
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A house of 435 politicians representing districts in their state.
House of Representatives
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Terms to describe standards that the Supreme Court creates when they decide on a case
Precedents
Supreme Court case that legalized abortion across the country for over 50 years
Roe V Wade
A social construct made up of categories to sort people into
During the Super Bowl halftime show, Kendrick Lamar performed alongside SZA, Samuel L. Jackson, Serena Williams, and other major Black cultural figures in front of more than 100 million viewers. The performance included symbolism, including Black dancers dressed in red, white, and blue, Samuel L. Jackson dressed as Uncle Sam, a lit-up tic-tac-toe game board, and the phrase “Game Over” displayed across the crowd at the end of the show. Kendrick Lamar also stated, “The revolution about to be televised. You picked the right time but the wrong guy.” Which social issue is MOST reflected in Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance, and what details support your claim?
Dancers Cosplaying as the American Flag: The Flag is often used to represent patriotism and freedom. This was used to question what patriotism means or who America is really for, or who is actually free?.
He Performed “Not Like Us”: It spoke about authenticity, power, and representation in culture. He makes a statement on the endurance, passion, talent, creativity, and authenticity that is represented by black people who appreciate the beauties of being black and navigate systemic struggles of being black.
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A house of 100 politicians representing their states
Senate
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This Supreme Court case mandated integration (kids of all races in the same schools) in our schools in America
Brown V. Board of Education
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This constitutional amendment is most commonly connected to gun ownership rights (is it 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 , 6, 7, 8, 9, 10?)
2nd amendment
Term used to describe US having the highest prison population in the world due to practices and laws targeting POC.
Mass incarceration
A 23-year-old Black woman passed away after a date with a man she met online. Her family says police failed to collect evidence, did not immediately treat the last person who saw her alive as a suspect saying he was a "nice guy", and gave the family very few updates. While similar cases involving white women often receive massive national media attention, this case did not receive coverage until Cardi B posted about it & increased awareness. What social issue is most reflected in this case, and how do the police and media responses support your claim?
Missing White Woman Syndrome: White women → massive media coverage/ Black women → ignored or delayed coverage. (Ex. Gabby Petito (a white woman who also went missing around that time) → national obsession/Lauren → attention only after TikTok outrage
Devaluation of Black women: Assumptions about drug use, less urgency in investigation, less media attention, less empathy
Criminal justice system inequality: Unequal investigations, selective urgency, lack of accountability. Who gets justice in America — and who doesn’t?
Political party who believes in small government
Republicans
The president’s power to reject a bill
Veto Power
This term describes when one company owns a whole industry and limits competition
Monopoly
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Practice used by banks to deny loans to a certain group of people based on their home addresses
Redlining
Major entertainment companies, including networks like CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, CNN, MSNBC, and Paramount+, became controlled under ONE massive empire/company headed by ONE family, the Republican-aligned Ellison family. This is what we call a monopoly -- when one company is the only seller of a good or service, facing no competition. They have significant market power, allowing them to control prices and raise obstacles to entry for competitors. What social issue is most reflected in this situation, and why could this level of control of the media impact society?
These companies control: News (CBS, CNN if acquired), Entertainment (movies/TV), Streaming platforms (Paramount+), so they can keep on raising prices for all streaming platforms
Who owns media influences: what people believe, how elections are framed, how much streaming platforms cost, and what issues get attention
Political party who believes in big government
Democrats
Group of advisors who assist the president in various fields of legislation
Cabinet
Most major gun rights advocacy group/organization that lobbies Congress in the country
National Rifle Association (NRA)
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Legal framework to describe how systemic racism affects black people in this country, denying colorblindness as a solution
Critical Race Theory
Rapper Ice Spice was involved in a public altercation at a McDonald’s after an interaction with another woman escalated into a fight. Some strong opinions focused on public safety and corporate responsibility, while others blamed Ice Spice or framed the conflict as a "shared fight". Others debated how Black women like Spice are often criticized even when not at fault. What social issue is most reflected in the public reaction to this incident?
This term describes unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that can affect decisions and behavior.
Implicit Bias
Body who elects the president based on how many votes they have in each state then assigning a number to this
Electoral College
This term describes unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that can affect decisions and behavior.
Implicit Bias