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March 10, 2019 at 12:52 am #4738BLAZE CARBONELLParticipant
For this week’s photo share, I have included a screenshot of lyrics from Raye Zaragoza’s song titled In the River: A Protest Song (link). Zaragoza wrote and performed the song in response to the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline in 2016. Through her lyrics, she is able to voice the struggles of indigenous folks in maintaining sovereignty of not just their land but clean, pure land. In class, we talked about the contrast of western and indigenous thinking in that indigenous people don’t view land as possession but as something that they are responsible to appreciate and care for. The prophecy of “the black snake” paralleling the DAPL was also discussed to emphasize how indigenous claims are not taken seriously. Zaragoza puts our conversation into a poetic form that viewers can reflect upon, and also emphasizes the need to take action now because poisoned water (and the underlying injustices) will affect future generations.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4eosRdP5gQ
Date: Sept 15, 2016
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March 3, 2019 at 4:38 pm #4621BLAZE CARBONELLParticipant
For this week’s photoshare, I chose this image of men and women holding up a large megaphone for a woman to speak. This image relates to this week’s discussion of the #MeToo movement in which people, both men and women, spoke out about their experiences with sexual harassment and abuse. The thing that stands out about this image is that it highlights how people feel more encouraged speak out about injustices they’ve faced when they have a community of people supporting them. The people supporting them could be people who have had similar experiences or just those who empathize with them. This is precisely how the #MeToo movement grew because more and more victims of sexual assault began speaking out as an increasing amount of stories were shared on social media. When it comes to seeing change and exposing injustices, the term strength in numbers is very relevant.
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https://www.npr.org/2017/10/16/558165331/in-the-wake-of-harvey-weinstein-scandal-women-say-metoo
Date: October 16, 2017
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February 24, 2019 at 3:41 pm #4362BLAZE CARBONELLParticipant
Many people, including myself, have failed to get involved in activism because of reasons like, “It doesn’t affect me and my community, so why should I care?” The image below reflects the types of statements that polarize groups and perpetuate the false idea that justice is a zero-sum game. Instead of caring about the problems within one’s own community, it is imperative that people stand in solidarity with other groups because change can and will affect anyone regardless of your identity. It is scary to think about what would happen if the government targeted a community that was indifferent towards others’ struggles. When this occurs, would anyone else be standing up for them?
Source: Tamara Rodriguez Reichberg
December 12, 2014
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February 17, 2019 at 12:44 am #4084BLAZE CARBONELLParticipant
The video shown in class about the 1969 Willard Straight Hall Takeover inspired me to research some recent student protests. I expected to find articles that described accounts of armed students in resistance, similar to the 1969 protest. However, many articles highlighted the April 20, 2018 student protests across the nation. On the 19th anniversary of the Columbine shootings, students walked out of school and rallied within their communities to demand an end to gun violence. I found this seemingly peaceful image of a lush park with the Chicago skyscrapers in the background very paradoxical. The serenity in this image is betrayed by the violence that has affected these high school students, emotionally, physically, or both. Here, they are walking “in procession,” as stated in the article, toward Grant Park where they ended up meeting with students from other schools in solidarity for their cause. This image was a reminder that protests don’t have to have guns or police officers at the scene in order to gain attention and make a difference. Activism can take place anywhere, be completely peaceful, and be facilitated by people of all ages.
Source: Whitten Sabbatini for The New York Times
April 20, 2018
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February 10, 2019 at 3:05 pm #3907BLAZE CARBONELLParticipant
When searching “Kendrick Lamar” on Google, multiple headlines appeared highlighting how several artists with multiple nominations are refusing to perform at the Grammy Awards. Some of these artists include Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino, and Drake, who are all esteemed in the hip hop world. Although none of three artists commented on their decision, most news outlets are assuming that it is due to the tumultuous relationship between the hip hop community and Grammy Awards executives. An example of prejudice within the awards community can be seen when Kendrick Lamar lost to Mackelmore for Best New Artist in 2014 even though Lamar’s album was more critically praised. Furthermore, most hip hop performances aren’t fully broadcasted during the awards show.
The three hip hop artists’ refusal to perform is relevant to our discussion about hip hop. In class, we talked about how hip hop music has certain aspects that make it unappealing to some audiences and perhaps how this can be intentional. The refusal to perform at the Grammys raises attention to how hip hop is not fully accepted into the mainstream but also to the artists’ refusal to even be associated with the mainstream.
Source: https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/08/entertainment/kendrick-lamar-drake-childish-grammys/index.html
February 8, 2019
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February 2, 2019 at 5:01 pm #3606BLAZE CARBONELLParticipant
During class this week, we talked about the ways in which the U.S. government shaped the reputation of certain activism figures and groups. For example, Malcolm X and the Black Panther Party are often highlighted for being violent and not talked about in a positive light within the Civil Rights Movement discussion. One of the readings this week explained how the FBI intentionally stirred up violence among Black Panther groups across the nation and used these events to “prove” that they were dangerous and fighting a wrong cause. The government’s influence in the popular belief is evident beyond the Civil Rights Movement. During World War II, the U.S. military occupied Hawaii. One of the ways that soldiers were provided entertainment on the islands was through military sponsored hula shows and luaus. The hula shows were performed by mostly Hawaiian women, which feminizes Hawaii as this place in need of a white, male savior. Furthermore, there are many military pictures of native Hawaiian women in their hula attire posing happily with white, male soldiers. These pictures give the wrong impression that all native Hawaiians were welcoming towards Americans. The U.S. military took these steps to justify their presence in Hawaii and create a false sense of acceptance among the native population.
Image Source: Pinterest
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January 27, 2019 at 1:38 am #3423BLAZE CARBONELLParticipant
When thinking about this week’s theme, I wanted to focus on an inspiring person in the Civil Rights Movement that does not fit the heterosexual/male figure. The image I chose is of Coretta Scott King, an activist, civil rights leader, mother, and the wife of Martin Luther King Jr. Here, she is giving a speech at the 1977 National Women’s Conference about the racial and gender inequalities that black women face in terms of education, employment, and beyond.
I found this image illuminating because I was not aware that Coretta was involved in activism before and, even more so, after her husband’s assassination. People often think of Coretta as only “MLK’s wife” and are oblivious to her life long efforts to women’s rights, LGBT rights, and world peace. Interestingly, MLK expected Coretta to be a housewife and limited her involvement in the Civil Rights Movement. In a magazine interview, Coretta criticizes how women are not given attention for their integral roles in what she thought was a sexist movement. She expressed how “men have formed the leadership in the civil rights struggle but…women have been the backbone of the whole civil rights movement.” This photo of Coretta King fits this week’s theme because it highlights the intersectionality of the Civil Rights Movement. Women like Coretta participated in the Civil Rights movement and eventually found it as an opportunity to fight for the rights of all women.
Source: Getty Images
November 21, 1977 | Women’s National Conference
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January 19, 2019 at 4:00 pm #3149BLAZE CARBONELLParticipant
<p class=”p1″>For this week’s theme, I chose an image taken when Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X met for the first time at the U.S. Senate hearing on the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were both integral figures of the Civil Rights Movement despite the initially contrasting views they had on how African Americans should demand equality. While MLK believed in nonviolence resistance and integration of white and black communities, Malcolm X advocated for separation, even if achieved through violence. Even though the two men had differences in strategies and religion, they were able to mobilize and garner the support of black communities.</p>
<p class=”p1″>The media and history textbooks often emphasize the differences of MLK and Malcolm X. MLK is portrayed as a quiet pacifist in contrast to the violent reputation of Malcolm X. Over the past two weeks in class, we have been challenged to look for other histories and not settle so easily for one side of a story. The lives and beliefs of MLK and Malcolm X extend beyond the lens of simply violence versus nonviolence. At the end of their lives, the campaign of these two men changed to become very similar to each others. MLK’s ideas about war, capitalism, Christianity, and the American government became more radical, as seen in “Beyond Vietnam.” After visiting Mecca, Malcolm X’s desire for separation shifted towards integration just like MLK’s vision.</p>
<p class=”p1″>At first glance, this image could cause people to think of how different MLK and Malcolm X were. However, when looking deeper into their histories, we see that in the end, they weren’t so different after all.</p>
<p class=”p1″>Date: March 26, 1964</p>
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January 19, 2019 at 3:35 pm #3142BLAZE CARBONELLParticipant
For this week’s theme, I chose an image taken when Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X met for the first time at the U.S. Senate hearing on the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were both integral figures of the Civil Rights Movement despite the initially contrasting views they had on how African Americans should demand equality. While MLK believed in nonviolence resistance and integration of white and black communities, Malcolm X advocated for separation, even if achieved through violence. Even though the two men had differences in strategies and religion, they were able to mobilize and garner the support of black communities.
The media and history textbooks often emphasize the differences of MLK and Malcolm X. MLK is portrayed as a quiet pacifist in contrast to the violent reputation of Malcolm X. Over the past two weeks in class, we have been challenged to look for other histories and not settle so easily for one side of a story. The lives and beliefs of MLK and Malcolm X extend beyond the lens of simply violence versus nonviolence. At the end of their lives, the campaign of these two men changed to become very similar to each others. MLK’s ideas about war, capitalism, Christianity, and the American government became more radical, as seen in “Beyond Vietnam.” After visiting Mecca, Malcolm X’s desire for separation shifted towards integration just like MLK’s vision.
At first glance, this image could cause people to think of how different MLK and Malcolm X were. However, when looking deeper into their histories, we see that in the end, they weren’t so different after all.
Date: March 26, 1964
Source: The Library of Congress
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