Chapter 2
How did the Obama Administration have negative impacts on immigrants?
Large amount of deported Immigrants
In Chapter 3, what specific actions or strategies does Carruthers suggest for individuals and communities looking to actively work towards Black liberation and social change?
Grassroots activism with electoral politics to enact meaningful change. Additionally, she suggests that all people teach the history of black liberation, so that women and LGBTQ folks have the history of black liberation centered on them. Therefore, their stories can be heard through history.
What does Carutthers mention is important for leaders to do before taking on the role as a leader?
Making sure to deal with trauma honestly and check in with themselves to make sure that they are in a position to lead.
It is important for leaders to heal from their own trauma because if they do not it could prevent them from “doing what needs to be done” to help others(73).
Practice active healing justice
Whats the name of the author for todays reading?
Charlene Carruthers
Where did the professor go to college?
Duke
Define black imagination?
The ability for black people to be creative in their aesthetic and have creative outlets.
How does Charlene Carruthers address the intersection of race, class, and gender?
Carruthers discusses the intersection of race, class, and gender as essential to the struggle for justice. One must address all issues.
What is #sqaudcare? Can you be “made well” with other people or by yourself? ( Subjective question)
Having quality people around you works better then self care
How many chapters were we suppose to read for today
3 chapters
Which college is better? Duke or Bowdoin
Bowdoin
How does collective punishment, Palestinian apartheid, and the black feminist movement relate?
CP= violence and control Palestinians were subjected to under the Israeli regime, used to ascribe war crimes against political prisoners.
Give an example of a systematic barrier Carruthers discusses, elaborate on that example.
Education System- diminishes black voices and histories
In this chapter Carruthers discusses that it is important to investagte before taking action. Can you think of an example where lack of investigation caused advocacy that led to more harm then good.
Many options but one is the BLM black boxes
What is the main focus of the 3 chapters for today?
Black Liberation
What is the name of the Dorm where class originally took place?
Coles tower
This is often a counter argument by white supremist used against black people when discussing racial crime.
Black on Black Crime
Charlene Carruthers emphasizes the importance of centering the experiences and voices of Black individuals in the struggle for justice. How does this principle apply to the concept of Black liberation, and what are the implications of this approach?
The principle of centering Black voices and experiences in the struggle for justice is essential because it recognizes the lived realities and unique challenges faced by Black people. It acknowledges the historical erasure of Black contributions and perspectives and aims to rectify this by ensuring that Black voices are at the forefront of advocacy efforts. This approach is essential for creating more inclusive, effective, and respectful movements.
Movement building requires integrity over what?
Perfection
Chicago, IL
Did you read the reading?
Yes or no
The circumstances we face today are largely the result of decades of decisions to solidify the control of the government by a ruling class of wealthy elite “the consequence of those decisions affect original people…earth's ecology… our movement too( pg.32).”
How can her understanding of the world as a black feminist be applied to contemporary global events ?
- Genocide in Palestine
- Genocide in Sudan
- Black Lives Matter Movement
Why is intersectionality significant in the fight for justice?
She highlights how various forms of oppression intersect, making it crucial to address not only racism but also issues related to economic inequality and gender discrimination. This intersectionality is significant because it recognizes that multiple layers of oppression impact individuals differently and must be addressed simultaneously.
Name the most important thing you have learned while reading these 3 chapters?
Many options
What are the full names of the students facilitating today?
Sapphire Hall
Gianna Randazzo
Where is the professors office? Double points for office number.
Adams 307