The historical legacy of the US.
/When it comes to the historical legacy of the United States - what is it? What will it be?
You want to get the conversation on race started? Here are monthly questions designed to help you have an open and honest dialogue, with friends, family, and/or community. This is a platform for you to address undoing racism.
Death of a Nation vs a Rebirth of a Nation.
/The United States is at a critical moment in time in its history. Racial tensions are at one of its most highest since its creation. Are we seeing the “death of a nation” take place? If so - will there be a rebirth of something new or are we witnessing what is the beginnings of its total destruction?
Racism regulations.
/Can Racism be regulated? Whether it is through law and policies and or policing.
Protectors or Traumatizers? Police and BIPOC communities
/Is the police department beneficial to BIPOC communities or do they cause more harm than good?
Race and its places in schools? What do you know?
/Where do you think racism takes place the most or consistently in schools?
Race and humor?
/Is it ok to use racial jokes as an ice breaker, to “have the conversation” (facilitating race talks) and/or to bring awareness?
A White Supremacist Attempted Coup D'etat?
/January 6th a White Supremacist led mob was able to storm the steps of the United States Capital encouraging insurrection - was there a double standard on the treatment that they received by police in comparison to the Black Lives Matter Protests this past summer?
Youth Activism
/Are we as society preparing our new wave of youth activists for the future regarding racism? Are we doing them justice? If yes - how? If not - what should we doing?
Who should be correcting History Curriculum?
/A major debate being had in melanated communities is the misinformation (or lack of) regarding BIPOC and their contributions.
Who should be at the table with social studies curriculum development?
The Elections and Race
/What role should politics have in race? Should it be leading the narrative?
Scientific Racism?
/Scientific Racism: Is it really a ‘thing’?
Racism in Medicine?
/Why aren’t medical institutions being held accountable for racist practices and beliefs? How do we as a nation address it?
Institutional Racism vs Structural Racism
/There are debates that are raging about which “type” of racism is more damaging and dangerous. Which one do you think is more insidious?
Conversation Starters?
/What is a good “Conversation Starting” question or phrase to open up the dialogue on addressing racism?
Measuring Racism
/Can racism be measured? Are statistics needed when having conversations about it and when trying to understand it?
You & Racism
/When it comes to racism are you holding yourself accountable? Are you doing the research to understand it? Does you think that you should?
Net Neutrality and Race?
/Is Net Neutrality a Social Justice issue? How does the Social Justice community protect its community from the censorship problems that can arise?
Politics & Race
/Is racism bi-partisan or does it transcend it?
Mascots are racist?
/When a marginalized people’s image is being used for sports entertainment, yet, it hurts the perception of the community - especially its youth what responsibility does society have in addressing such a serious matter? If the marginalized community asks society to stop due to the racial history surrounding the mascot - isn’t society supposed to cease such harmful actions?
Does racism have longevity?
/Will racism always exist? Do you believe that it can never be erased?