Tariq Touré
The place Touré was born and raised.
West Baltimore
Where is 21229?
West Baltimore
Systemic Oppression…
…is the mistreatment of people within a social identity group, or by race
What literary device does this line use, “I bought a one way ticket to someday” (17)?
Metaphor
What is ceasefire?
A temporary suspension of fighting, typically one during which peace talks take place; a truce
What is his religious orientation?
Muslim
How is West Baltimore often characterized?
Dangerous, violent, unsafe
Repeating History…
…is something that keeps reoccurring from the past
What literary device does this line use, “fitting to be free (17)”?
Pun
What is the importance of ceasefire?
Helps in accessing humanitarian aid, temporary suspension of violence, and signaling of peaceful intentions
Where did Touré graduate from?
Bowie and Howard
What are the main causes that are dividing Baltimore?
Gang rivalry, lack of resources, gun violence
Cycle of Violence…
…is repetitive cycle of violence (where gun violence is impacted by under resourced households), which contributes to a worsened economic state
What literary devices does this line use, “the streets ran red” (12)?
Imagery/Metaphor
How does the ceasefire movement aim to improve gun violence in Baltimore?
- Combat violence
- Promote conflict resolution
- Help individuals cultivate peace within communities
What is Touré’s current occupation?
Social worker/works with Islamic Relief USA
What neighborhood in Baltimore has the highest death rate?
Hopkins - Middle East
Redlining…
…is the discriminatory practice that puts financial services out of reach for residents based on race and ethnicity
What literary devices does this line use, “Are your children's children choking on the smoke” (34-35)?
Imagery/Alliteration
Where else is ceasefire being utilized?
War-ridden countries, such as Gaza
What degrees does Touré have?
Housing policy, social welfare policy, community administration
Roughly estimated, where is Baltimore ranked in most dangerous cities in the US?
13th (closest answer gets point)
Housing Discrimination…
…is when someone faces discrimination during the process of renting or buying homes based on characteristics such as gender or sexual orientation
Who does Junior, from the poem represent?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Why did Erickka Bridgeford begin to advocate for ceasefire?
She felt wrong about all the killing happening on the streets of Baltimore, and felt called to do something about it