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What does Malcolm X mean by stating that black Americans have experienced the 'American nightmare'?
What does Malcolm X mean by stating that black Americans have experienced the 'American nightmare'?
What does Ibram Kendi suggest about black Americans' understanding of trauma?
What does Ibram Kendi suggest about black Americans' understanding of trauma?
How does the content describe the perception of black individuals by racist Americans?
How does the content describe the perception of black individuals by racist Americans?
What role does the podcast 'Code Switch' play regarding discussions about race?
What role does the podcast 'Code Switch' play regarding discussions about race?
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What does the term 'toil and terror and trauma' imply in Kendi's work?
What does the term 'toil and terror and trauma' imply in Kendi's work?
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Which aspect does the content suggest is common among black Americans regarding their experiences?
Which aspect does the content suggest is common among black Americans regarding their experiences?
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What implication does 'talking about race' have in the discussions presented?
What implication does 'talking about race' have in the discussions presented?
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How is police violence perceived in the discourse provided?
How is police violence perceived in the discourse provided?
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What is the primary call to action regarding conversations about race and racism?
What is the primary call to action regarding conversations about race and racism?
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What does the phrase 'SILENCE = DEATH' suggest in the context of discussions about racism?
What does the phrase 'SILENCE = DEATH' suggest in the context of discussions about racism?
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Why is it important to use specific language when discussing racial injustices?
Why is it important to use specific language when discussing racial injustices?
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What impact does silence on BIPOC oppression have in educational contexts?
What impact does silence on BIPOC oppression have in educational contexts?
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How should we engage in conversations around race, according to the content?
How should we engage in conversations around race, according to the content?
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What does the phrase 'we're all part of the story' imply about societal engagement with racial issues?
What does the phrase 'we're all part of the story' imply about societal engagement with racial issues?
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What is the importance of acknowledging BIPOC cultures as being resilient?
What is the importance of acknowledging BIPOC cultures as being resilient?
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What does the content suggest is a consequence of not discussing race and racism?
What does the content suggest is a consequence of not discussing race and racism?
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Study Notes
Race and Racism in Canada
- Current protests necessitate learning root causes.
- Engage in discussions about race and racism.
- Encourage others to discuss race and racism.
- Reflect on shared humanity and the need for collective action.
- Acknowledge racism's destructive power and the potential for deadly consequences from inaction.
- Black Lives Matter: Specific redress is needed for historic injustices against Black people. Using the phrase "Black Lives Matter" is important as it is not meant to undermine the value of other lives.
Importance of Dialogue
- Silence on BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) racism and oppression is insulting and harmful.
- Individuals are responsible for demanding context-specific discussions about race in their learning environments.
- Silence is a refusal to acknowledge the resilience and contributions of BIPOC communities.
- Silence also denies recognition of how BIPOC cultures are often born from necessity and struggle.
The American Nightmare
- Ibram X. Kendi's perspective: The American experience for Black people is not a dream, but a nightmare. It is a repeated experience of toil, terror, and trauma.
- This trauma is shared and deeply impactful on black people in America.
- Danger is essential to the black experience due to racist perceptions.
Probing Framing Coding (Media and Race)
- Probing, Framing, Coding discussions about race in Canada and elsewhere.
- Reflecting on Personal Values and community.
- Exploring the complex reality of race and racism.
- Understanding individual involvement in social justice.
Social Justice Actions
- How to engage in conversations about social justice in your community.
- Exploring diverse perspectives on race racism and actions taken.
- Discussing with people from race-related activism backgrounds.
- Reflect on the diversity of your own communities.
- Explore Kendi's concept of "toil, terror, and trauma."
- Consider similarities and differences between Kendi's and Scott's perspectives.
- Identify people to discuss the topic of race.
Additional Resources
- "The American Nightmare" by Ibram X. Kendi: Black people experience a "nightmare" not a dream.
- "Violent Protests Are Not The Story. Police Violence Is." by Dylan Scott: Focuses on police violence as a significant component of racial injustice.
- NPR podcast: Provides a deeper examination of race in society.
- Code Switch podcast: In-depth interviews about race in society.
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Description
This quiz explores the critical issues surrounding race and racism in Canada, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and acknowledging historic injustices faced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Engage with the material to reflect on shared humanity and the actions required to combat systemic racism. Understanding the impact of silence in discussions about race is also highlighted.
