Hoop Dreams is a documentary focusing on two young African-American teenagers from Chicago. It is about their hopes and dreams to one day be in the NBA. William Gates and Arthur Agee are two young teenagers who have the same… Read moreERA : Hoop Dreams
No debate this week, since we’ll have a special guest joining us virtually. Here are the three main topic areas that Professor Wax will talk a bit about at the start of our class meeting–just 20 minutes or so. Then… Read moreDiscussion topics for Amy Wax
Amy Wax argues that American blacks are treated unequally because of the long years of slavery and discrimination, making them victims. It is the idea that they have been oppressed for so long that they will be treated unequally for… Read moreERA #3: Race, Wrongs, and Remedies pg.1-33
Throughout this section of Race, Wrings, and Remedies by Amy L. Wax it was clear to me what she meant by discrimination. She wants people to acknowledge people’s differences, it is when we ignore them completely then we are racist… Read moreRace, Wrongs and Remedies (70-100)
In this section of Race, Wrongs, and Remedies the author goes into detail as to what needs to happen to both the culture of African Americans and to their personal values and goals. In the opinion of the author she… Read moreERA Race, Wrongs, and Remedies Pgs. 100-140