Terms
Name of the organization known for terrorizing the Black Community?
The KKK
Define Racial Oppression
the unjust or cruel treatment of a specific race, often involving power imbalances that disadvantage certain groups while benefiting others.
What neighborhood did Starr live in and where was her High School?
She lived in Garden heights but went to a private school named Williamson
The formula to find how much wealth you have
assets - debts
Who is Corey Booker
US Senator in Wealth Explained video, his family bought a house in a white neighborhood by using a Civil Rights Lawyer
Cultural Appropriation refers to...
the unacknowledged or inappropriate adoption of the customs, practices, ideas, etc. of one people or society by members of another and typically more dominant people or society.
what is the racial wealth gap and how was it exacerbated in the 1900s
refers to the disparities in wealth accumulation between different racial groups, particularly the gap between White Americans and Black and Hispanic Americans
- redlining made it difficult for blacks to acquire property thus eliminating the potential for generational wealth
Examples of Code Switching in the movie
- when she walks through the hallways
- how she talks with her friend Hailey compared to Kenya
- wearing jordans to prom
- changing her hairstyle at the end of the movie
What is the 13th amendment loophole
slavery was outlawed unless used as a punishment for crime which created a boost in incarceration following the civil war
The School to Prison Pipeline
refers to the policies and practices that disproportionately push students, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds, out of school and into the criminal justice system.
Provide one example of blockbusting....
- hiring a black woman to walk with a stroller
- hiring a black man to play loud music in a car
- calling a house and asking for a stereotypical African-American name
What is Mass Incarceration and Provide Examples of it
Refers to large numbers of people being put into the prison system and typically harms people of color.
- U.S. has 5% of the world's population but 25% of the world's prisoners
- Black Americans, who make up 6.5% of the U.S. population but 40.2% of the prison population.
- 1 in 3 Black males is expected to go to prison in his lifetime.
- 1 in 17 white males is expected to go to prison in his lifetime.
Define the abbreviation of THUG LIFE as portrayed in the movie
"The Hate U Give Little Infants F**** Everybody"
The difference between Black Codes and Jim Crow Laws
lack Codes were primarily enacted in the immediate aftermath of the war, focusing on restricting African Americans' labor and activity. Jim Crow laws, enacted later, expanded the scope of segregation and discrimination to various aspects of daily life
Define Environmental Racism
the disproportionate burden of environmental hazards, like pollution and toxic waste, placed on communities of color and low-income areas.
Define Oppositional Behavior and Provide an Example
Challenging authority by being disruptive, expressing frustration, as a way to feel understood or seen by authority
Define De Facto and De Jure Segregation
- de jure segregation refers to segregation that is mandated by law
- de facto segregation refers to segregation that exists in practice, happens by accident due to private prejudices
Provide exmaples of the racial microaggressions shown in the film
- Hailey, one of Starr's white friends, makes a comment about pretending the ball is fried chicken during basketball practice
- the news media perpetuating negative stereotypes and create biased representations of Black communities
- Starr's best friend saying "that cop's life matters too"
What is White Privilege
the societal advantages and benefits that white people typically receive simply because of their racial identity, regardless of other factors like their socioeconomic status or individual merit
Provide an example of power being displayed in society
- a boss declining PTO from an employee
- governments enforcing laws for citizens to follow
- Educational institutions, religious organizations, and media outlets also shape public opinion and exert influence on social norms.
What is AAVE and Provide a real life Example of how its used
African American Vernacular English
It is used primarily when people of color code switch between different social groups as a means of survival and to find commanlity
What is a Racial Microaggression
subtle, often unintentional, verbal or behavioral slights that communicate hostile or negative messages to people of color
How is Garden Heights an Example of Redlining?
In what year did segregation end
the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This landmark legislation, signed into law on July 2, 1964, outlawed segregation in public places and workplaces.
- family
- peers
- school
- religion
- media