16 Questions
What is the author's main concern about young teens?
Their lack of understanding of the hate, segregation, and struggle people have endured.
What have some teens reportedly been doing, thinking they have a 'pass' to do so?
Using racial slurs and insults towards others.
What has the author heard about in different schools?
Insults and jokes towards students from different backgrounds.
What is the author's family background?
The author is Indigenous and has three Black siblings.
What did the author's sister find through her DNA journey?
Her biological father.
What was the result of the author's DNA test?
One per cent Nigerian.
What did the author's sister respond with excitement when they heard about the DNA test result?
You're Black!! That's awesome!
What is the author's tone towards young teens who think they have a 'pass' to say racial slurs?
Juvenile and ludicrous.
Why did the author's sister react strongly to the news about their ancestry?
Because it meant something significant to her
What did the Black man in the group explain to the author about their ancestry?
That they were considered Black due to the 'one drop rule'
What was the 'one drop rule' in the U.S.?
A rule that deemed someone Black if they had one Black ancestor
Why did the author's story about their ancestry have a significant impact on them?
Because it made them realize the significance of their ancestry in the context of history
What did the author learn about Indigenous people in the U.S. from the Martin Scorsese film Killers of the Flower Moon?
That they were required to have a sponsor to access their bank accounts if they were more than 50% Indigenous
Why does the author think it is important to share stories about their ancestry and history?
Because they help to educate people about the past and its significance
Who is Charla Huber?
An Indigenous communications consultant
What is the significance of the 'one drop rule' in the context of the author's story?
It had a significant impact on their rights and freedoms in the past
Study Notes
Racial Slurs and Lack of Understanding
- Young teens who think they have a "pass" to say a racial slur do not fully understand the hate, segregation, and struggle people have had to endure.
- Many students are using racial slurs, thinking they have permission from someone of the targeted race to do so.
Personal Experience
- The author has Indigenous and Black siblings through adoption and has had conversations with them about their heritage.
- The author's sister, who is Black, was excited to learn that the author has 1% Nigerian ancestry, showing that even a small percentage of Black heritage can be meaningful to some people.
Historical Context
- The "one drop rule" in the U.S. previously deemed anyone with even "one drop" of Black blood as "Negro or coloured", which could have cost someone their freedom.
- In the U.S., Indigenous people who were less than 50% Indigenous could oversee their own finances, while those who were more than 50% required a white sponsor to access their funds.
Importance of Education
- The lack of understanding about the history of racism and segregation leads to the use of racial slurs and hateful comments being seen as jokes.
- It is essential to share and educate people about the struggles of different races and religions to prevent such ignorance.
This quiz explores the occurrence of racial slurs and insensitive jokes in schools, highlighting the lack of understanding about the hate and struggle people have faced.
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