Social Justice

Big Questions 
  • ​What is social equity?
  • What is unconscious bias?
  • What is systemic racism?
  • ​What is anti-racism?
  • How do we work towards social justice?​
  • ​What steps will I take to make changes in our world after I complete this unit?
 United Nations Fundamental Human Rights 
NPR: 29 minute podcast 
While all bodies share ​the same fate, all voices do not. 
​- Li-Young Lee
While the focus is on African Americans
(based on my personal experience), 
bias impacts many marginalized groups.
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A brief list of writers,  from different cultural backgrounds, and a sample of some of their work, is posted on the Poetry Terms page.
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Poetry
 Sirens in Her Belly
Profile August, 1965 - p. 28
Video Cam Eyes - p. 29​
Strange Fruit- p. 33
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All-American Pastime:
Purgatory Has an Address
Photo Credits: The Light of The Hope Photo be Cesar Rodriguez
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