Discussion 6

1) Discussion your thoughts on TWO of the following quotes:

“You don’t have to maintain your sanity if you think that any day you might get killed”

“the knowledge that slavery had torn apart Black families for centuries”

“children who misbehave at school no longer fear their mothers will be called”

“parents no longer eat dinner with their children every night”

2) Consider the activities of Richard Aoki. In your opinion – was he an asset or enemy to society? Discuss your reasoning in detail.

3) Consider African American films and television sit-coms. Identify the films or shows that you believe currently have the most positive impact and the ones that had the most detrimental impact on the perception of African American culture. Focus your discussion on the influence on school-aged children

5) Consider the Black Panther Party. If you were a college student during that time, would you have joined and/or supported the Panthers? Why or why not?

6) Consider the civil unrest of 1967 and the civil unrest of 2017. How much has changed in terms of institutional racism and race relations in 50 years? Have things improved or become worse?

7) Discuss what you believe Bill Cosby will be remembered for 50 years from now.