Facing the Dragon: Black Mothering in the Americas

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What is the approximate number of police killings in the United States per year?

1500

750

1250

1000 (correct)

What percentage of deaths by legal intervention were Black men between 1960 and 2010?

42.3% (correct)

50.7%

32.1%

58.9%

What is the average number of people killed by police in Brazil per day?

6 (correct)

Which demographic is most disproportionately affected by police killings in Brazil?

Young Black working-class males Signup and view all the answers

What significant event brought attention to anti-Black violence impacting Black women?

The killing of Sandra Bland Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the African American Policy Forum (AAPF) in relation to anti-Black violence?

They work to raise awareness regarding anti-Black violence. Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable feature of police killings in Brazil compared to the U.S.?

They follow a masculinized pattern of anti-Blackness. Signup and view all the answers

What was the number of people killed by police in Brazil in 2012 according to official records?

1890 Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant challenge for LaKiza that day?

She failed to show up for work Signup and view all the answers

How did the experience of Larry Jackson Jr.'s death specifically affect Black mothers?

It created gender-specific trauma. Signup and view all the answers

What did Larry Jackson Jr. do after discovering the bank was locked?

He circled the bank to check for activity. Signup and view all the answers

What does the story of Ricardo and Enio’s mother illustrate?

The effects of police violence on families, particularly Black mothers. Signup and view all the answers

What factor complicated the ability of Black women to access resources and opportunities?

Intersectional forms of discrimination. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about LaKiza's mental state at that time?

She existed in an emotional limbo. Signup and view all the answers

What type of emotional impact did Larry's actions and the surrounding events have on families?

It led to trauma affecting the entire family. Signup and view all the answers

What unique challenges did Black mothers face according to the account?

Their struggles were compounded by both gender and race. Signup and view all the answers

What significant physical change did LaKiza experience due to grief?

Lost forty pounds Signup and view all the answers

How did LaKiza describe her mother's mental state following the loss?

She became emotionally depleted and aged Signup and view all the answers

What was LaKiza’s daughter’s reaction to her uncle’s death?

She lost twenty-five pounds Signup and view all the answers

What does the content suggest about the impact of grief on individuals?

Grief can emotionally and physically affect those surrounding the individual in mourning Signup and view all the answers

What type of narrative is discussed regarding violence in the context of Latin America?

Violence is naturalized as part of everyday life Signup and view all the answers

What comparison is made regarding the conditions of death for Black people in the U.S. and Brazil?

They show similar political realities Signup and view all the answers

What does LaKiza find challenging when trying to comfort her mother?

The contradiction of offering hope without certainty Signup and view all the answers

What is implied about the psychological impacts of trauma from loss?

They can have long-lasting effects on both body and spirit Signup and view all the answers

What does the campaign initially titled 'Reaja ou Ser a Mort@!' use to represent gender inclusion?

The symbol '@' Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to define the conditions faced by Black individuals in the United States, according to the content?

Anti-Black genocide Signup and view all the answers

Which group does the content mention as having a median death rate ratio exceeding 2.5 compared to White men?

Black men Signup and view all the answers

Who is mentioned as having provided feedback to help develop the essay?

Aisha Beliso-De Jesus Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the relationship between police and citizens is discussed in the essay?

Complex and often confusing dynamics Signup and view all the answers

What has the campaign switched to using for gender inclusivity other than '@'?

The letter 'X' Signup and view all the answers

Which person's family story was acknowledged as an inspiration behind the research?

LaKiza Signup and view all the answers

What is stated about the legal status of African Americans during the discussed time period?

They were considered technical citizens of the nation. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the state’s violence does Andreia note is invisible?

Sequelae Signup and view all the answers

What do Pateman and Mills suggest about the social contract in modern societies?

It is a gender and racial contract. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between patriarchy and White supremacy in the context of the state?

They are ideological underpinnings of social order. Signup and view all the answers

What unique aspect does Black mothering bring to the experience of loss?

It creates a pattern of sequelae specific to gendered experiences of anti-Blackness. Signup and view all the answers

What does Larry's mother, Billie, intuitively sense?

That something is wrong. Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe individuals in the realm of 'bare life'?

Killable subjects without justification Signup and view all the answers

How did Larry Jackson Jr.'s family try to reach him on the day of his death?

They texted and called him multiple times. Signup and view all the answers

How is the 'zone of zoe' characterized in relation to ancient Greece?

Home life as non-political Signup and view all the answers

Which groups are specifically mentioned to be included in the zone of bare life?

Women, children, the elderly, and mentally ill Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Kleinert's confrontation with Larry?

Kleinert beat Larry and then shot him. Signup and view all the answers

What emotional impact does death have on children, according to the content?

Children experience irreparable damage due to the loss. Signup and view all the answers

What does the ideology of gendered anti-Blackness inform?

The operation of the state’s apparatuses. Signup and view all the answers

What unique aspect ties the modern American nation-state project to the subjugation of Black bodies?

Anti-Blackness as a distinct process. Signup and view all the answers

What time was Larry Jackson Jr. killed?

Approximately 4 PM. Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant reaction from Larry's children regarding his death?

They found it hard not to cry while observing their family's grief. Signup and view all the answers

What does the affect associated with Black mothering result in?

A unique experience of loss particular to Black mothers. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Facing the Dragon: Black Mothering, Sequelae, and Gendered Necropolitics in the Americas

Anti-Black state violence globally is a gendered necropolitical logic, primarily affecting Black women disproportionately.
While state terror often immediately kills Black men, the longer-term, indirect effects disproportionately impact Black women, particularly mothers.
Black mothers are often demonized and perceived as enemies of the state, posing a political threat.
Anti-Black violence results in sequelae, lingering, devastating effects on communities surrounding victims.
This violence is transnational, occurring in both Brazil and the US, and deeply affects Black mothers who raise children in these environments.
Black motherhood must be understood broadly, encompassing biological, social, and communal caregiving roles and responsibilities.
Black mothers' resilience and responses to violence, including community organizing and activism, are crucial in resisting this violence.

Gendered Necropolitics

Necropolitics is the subjugation of life to the power of death, used by controlling entities (eg, the state) to maintain power structures.
Anti-Black violence, a form of necropolitics, has severe and long-lasting effects on the lives of Black people in the Americas.
The impact of violence is not restricted to those directly killed but also extends to those affected by the consequences of the violence.
This violence disproportionately affects Black women, particularly mothers, and their communities.

Black Mothers and State Violence

The author examines how police killings of Black people, especially Black men, have indirect but harmful impacts on the emotional and physical well-being of Black mothers.
Cases of the killing of Black men (eg., Michael Brown, Trayvon Martin) and the slow, ongoing effects on the families, especially mothers, and communities are explored as examples.
The author highlights the experience of Black mothers and their families, who face immediate and ongoing trauma due to state-sanctioned violence.
The author argues that understanding anti-Black violence requires a focus on the effects on Black mothers and family units.

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This quiz explores the intersection of Black motherhood and anti-Black violence in the Americas, highlighting the unique challenges faced by Black mothers. Topics include gendered necropolitics, community resilience, and the socio-political implications of state violence. Understand how Black motherhood extends beyond biological roles to include activism and communal responsibilities.