war on drugs
What is the movie called that we watched about the war on drugs
13th
Who performed in the superbowl half time show
Kendrick Lamar and Sza
What causes people to come up with conspiracy theories
What are the two types of racism we discussed
covert and overt
Barriers
obstacles that block you from getting or achieving something
Which amendment ended slavery
the 13th amendment
What important political figure was in the audience
Trump
Because our government and health care system have lied to us before so it created mistrust and causes people to question facts when they are given
Why is covert racism more dangerous
because it is harder to detect and more socially acceptable
Disparities
inequalities
What was the outcome of the war on drugs because of the over criminalization of crack
mass incarceration
Who is the original Uncle Sam and what was his purpose
white guy figure trying to recruit people for the army
What kind of conspiracies are harmful
the type that deny reality
What is “oh you are so literate i wasn’t expecting that” and example of.
Micro-aggression
Disproportionate
Too large or too small in comparison to something else
what communities were disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs
the black community
What was the American flag split in half symbolizing
an America Divided
Who benefits from spreading conspiracy theories
folks on the internet making content and merch based on conspiracy
politicians who are in favor or against certain policies
What are two examples of overt racism?
- segregation
- burning crosses
-lynching
-not giving someone a job because their name “sounds black”
Enact
to put a bill or proposed amendment into law “they enacted the new tax law so now the rich are paying more taxes than the poor”
Give two impacts on the community that effect communities as a result of mass incarceration
1. Families being broken up
2. People have a record which reflects on them when trying to buy a house, get a loan Or get a job
3. felons can’t vote in some states so it swings the vote in certain directions
Uncle sam (Super Bowl version) references “the great American game“ what is he talking about?
first we think he’s talking about the great American game of football but he’s talking about the game that black folks have to play to be successful within the systems America has created to oppress folks of color
What is cognitive reflection
when we override our emotional response with our logical response
mass incarceration jailed black people disproportionately and then makes them work for little to know money in dangerous conditions
Strong, joint, concentrated effort