Talking Points #8
Argument
The argument presented in the Tim Wise interview was that the election of Obama would be one of the most important happenings in America for black people and puts it in the same category as Brown V Board of Education. This court case removed racial segregation in America, but it did not eliminate racism. Anoter argument in the video that is made is one that there is still an inequality among black and white people in America. Wise speaks of how a mediocre white will get a position often that a black person would have to be absolutely exceptional in order to get. Wise argues that this is very wrong. Wise also goes on to say that by having a black president will be great for black kids in the nation. These kids will see different ways that they can excel in America and not just playing sports as a way to have a fruitful career when they become adults.
In my opinion Wise is right in his analysis of such pressing matters. His speech reverts back to articles we have read in class, such as the one about the invisible white privilege back pack. One of the features of the back pack deals with the previously mentioned aspect of not necessarily having to be great at something to stand out when a person is white which is the opposite for black people. This interview was very interesting as was the website we were linked to.
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Cool link, thanks. I agree with what you have to say. I found the Wise videos interesting and agreeable. It's an important point he makes, that racism isn't over with and it's still going to be a long battle before it's gone. And yes, with President Obama in office, we are one more step closer.
ReplyDeleteim with ryan on this. even though we think that the battle has been fought, the issue is still in place and is still going on an hurting people everyday.
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