Do you think these historical events, rules, and laws still impact our society today? What are your thoughts after viewing these videos?
There is no question in my mind that today's society reflects our history of discrimination in immigration, housing, medicine, environmental policy. This pattern of hate and injustice continues to reinvent itself when the white man feels threatened. It is infuriating.
Reflection 2 Reflect on the discussion about history, our foundational structures, the "red lining" of families of color out of opportunity for economic advancement, the connection between poverty, educational opportunity, and incarceration. Are you able to see those connections?
I was aware of much of the history and absolutely see how that impacts current affairs. We are now trying to have a conversation about policing in America and I wonder how can we get to a different model, that provides for treatment and services to promote a better life for all.
Reflection 3 how much do you believe our history informs people's beliefs and behavior today? What information in this module stood out to you or impacted you the most?
The last video I watched of the Jim Crow Museum I think had the biggest impact. Somehow the visual representations and the magnitude of the pervasiveness demonstrated visually moved me in a way that I can only compare to visiting the Holocaust Museum or the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in DC.