Leadership Qualities
what is dedication?
Being committed to a task or purpose.
Cincinnati
What is the name of one of the musical leaders we discussed in class (there was a whole day dedicated to them)
Beyonce or Kendrick Lamar
Tennis!
What is resistance?
Refusal to comply with something, showing disapproval.
What is resilience?
Resilience is the ability to recover from difficulties.
What is the name of the narrative written by kidnapped freeman Solomon Northup
12 years a slave
Hip Hop is an effective method of?
Storytelling
Katherine Johnson was a famous ________________ that worked for _____________________
1. Mathematician
2. NASA
Why is effective communication important?
It is crucial to communicate effectively in negotiations to ensure you achieve your goals. Communication is also important within the business. Effective communication can help to foster a good working relationship between you and your peers, teachers, and mentors which can in turn improve confidence and efficiency.
Effective communication is extremely important in expressing concerns. (activism + making change)
What is self-advocacy?
The ability representing one's self or one's views/needs. Can also represent the views of one's community.
Resistance
Hip Hop started as a means of STORYTELLING for those experiencing urban decay in what New York borough?
South Bronx
How did Katherine Johnson show dedication in the film?
By staying late after work to work out the equations and math.
What are some things people use to stay dedicated? (We talked about this yesterday)
Motivational quotes, setting small goals, holding yourself accountable
What does this scenario demonstrate:
My teacher was making me extremely upset during class. I felt as though she was not listening to my point-of-view and the frustration was negatively affecting my learning. I quickly raised my hand, asked if we could have a conversation outside. I told her how I felt and asked if we could talk more about it later. She was receptive and I felt better during class.
What is Effective Communication?
What was the name of Olaudah Equiano's narrative?
The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano
Who does Kendrick Lamar advocate for in his music (two answers)
Black men and their communities
Her Dad- Richard
What is an example of self-reflection?
Journaling, art, thinking alone in a car, bus etc.
Consider this scenario: (What leadership quality does it demonstrate?)
One of my classmates and I got into a heated debate yesterday during writing class. I was overly excited and rather upset with their tone and lashed out. As I sit on the bus and think, I could have definitely handled this differently.
Self-Reflection
What was the name of the act that ended slavery in Britain and its colonies with the help of Equiano's narrative?
Slave Trade Act of 1807
-Inspire Action
-Convince the listener to take on a certain perspective or “worldview”
-social expression
-Self + community advocacy
Katherine Johnson is seen persuading her boss and male coworkers that she has done the math and calculations and needs/ deserves to be included in the classified meetings at the pentagon.
Consider this scenario, what does it demonstrate?:
Nadia goes to a PWI (Predominately White Institution). Throughout her years there she consistently experienced racial bias, insensitivity, discrimination and overall unfairness. She decided to plan a big protest in front of the president's office building.
RESISTANCE!