- In this video, #FERGUSON, it shows an overview and highlights key parts of petitioning for Ferguson. This multimedia resource was an inspirational and touching take to connect the viewer to the situation at hand.
- When they showed the signs saying "Hands up! Don't shoot!" I was drawn into the movement more. I agree with this argument and I also find it moving and persuasive. It gives off the message that they aren't hear for aggression, but simply to get their point across. One last part that stook out to me in the video was a young African american boy holding a cardboard sign that says "No justice no peace". It's message was good, but what mostly drew me in was the fact that a young child was outside petitioning for his rights.
- This video connects to "The Children's March" in the sense that a good amount of it has to do with children standing up and defending their rights. This video is also different to the movie "The Children's March" because it shows a wide range of ages of people petitioning. The main focus isn't youthfulness, but simply addressing the situation.
- 30 entertainment. (Aug. 14, 2014). #FERGUSON-a look at what it was like during the protests in Ferguson, Missouri. United States.
- In this article by the Washington Post, the author goes into detail about how school communities and teacher's can't ignore Ferguson. The author is Valerie Strauss, who also includes a segment with David B. Cohen.
- This was a powerful article to me hearing from David Cohen about his teaching experience with tragedies and discussing Ferguson with his students. I found the line saying "It's difficult to talk about for those of us who have the privileged option to ignore race in America when we choose to." a very powerful part of the article. He later goes into detail about how important it is to not miss important details of our country's history, such as Ferguson. David finishes his argument saying "If we ignore it, we don't equip students to deal with it any better in the present or the future."
- This article relates to "The Children's March" in many ways. Children are learning about their history and power in many ways, through information and actions.
- Strauss, V. (2014, August 22). Why teachers can’t ignore ferguson as school begins. The Washington Post. Retrieved from http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2014/08/22/why-teachers-cant-ignore-ferguson-as-school-begins/
Police Brutality: I'm black, my brother's white... and he's a cop who shot a black man on duty
- In the article "I'm black, my brother's white... and he's a cop who shot a black man on duty", written by Zach Straffored, he touches on his brother's personality.
- This was a powerful article where the author hit the reader emotionally. When talking about feeling slightly out of place being mixed, he says "But my brother, Mitch, didn't. He loved me unapologetically. He loved my loudly.". This is one of his many proofs of evidence for him being shocked to learn about his brother's racist actions, saying "Mitch was supposed to be different than the rest".
- This relates to "The Grace of Silence" in the sense that shocking facts are discovered about family members.
- Kristof, N. (2014, August 30). I’m black, my brother’s white … and he’s a cop who shot a black man on duty. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/31/opinion/sunday/nicholas-kristof-after-ferguson-race-deserves-more-attention-not-less.html?nytmobile=0&_r=1
The Black-White Divide: When Whites Just Don't Get It
- "When Whites Just Don't Get It" by Nicholas Kristof is about how racism throughout the United States deserves more attention, especially after Ferguson.
- A powerful quote I found in the article was "All these constitute not a black problem or a white problem, but an American problem." This was an interesting thought to me, and it drew me in to the text.
- This article related to "The Grace of Silence" through the way it addresses racism in a less judgmental, but more general way.
- Kristof, N. (2014, August 19). When Whites Just Don’t Get It. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/31/opinion/sunday/nicholas-kristof-after-ferguson-race-deserves-more-attention-not-less.html?nytmobile=0&_r=1
Significance of Ferguson: America Is Not For Black People
- "America Is Not For Black People" by Greg Howard refers to the what seems to be never ending racist events and controversy.
Satire: How Many More Teenagers Have To Die Before Racism Just Sort Of Goes Away On It's Own?
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