Ethnic Studies Ban

           We are all one. We are all equal. We treat each other horribly and want to be respected all at the same time. Unfortunately, we cannot look past the little things that make us different, we must comment, hate and discriminate until it goes too far. Lives are taken, families are hurt and mistakes happen that are unforgivable. One day we will all unite! 

                                                         But Until Then,

                                                                    ~Brianna Miller

Trayvon Martin shooting wasn't a case of racial profiling

So I heard Trayvon Martin shooting wasn't a case of racial profiling. Then I thought to myself "What is it then ?" or "What's the main reason George Zimmerman shoot Trayvon Martin?" There's so many questions that are unanswered yet. Here's the link for this article ---------- > http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/30/opinion/nejame-zimmerman-racial-profiling/index.html


But also in the article it says " Zimmerman's anger over black man's beating.It has been reported that he acquired a concealed weapon permit, which legally allowed him to conceal the gun that was used to shoot and kill Martin."


Honestly, As soon I read this line, I was really surprised. Why do people think that? Why do people think black people are criminals? Just because their color or all you see in the news that black guy did a criminal thing.Not all people are the same, they all different. Nobody's Perfect. Racism should really STOP. Let's end it already. People always have their first impression, they look at them. Everyone thinks different. Just because you see someone dress nice means their good. you never met or talk to that person. Just because you see a black kid with a hoodie. You really think his bad like those other kids. Hoodie incident ? Seriously though? Just because you see a black person, you really think they bad. ARE YOU SERIOUS? Everyone haves a different point of view. 

Phoenix shooting has echoes of Trayvon Martin case

Daniel Adkins Jr., 29, was a mentally disabled person. He was shot in the chest and died. In the police report "Jude stated that as Adkins raised an arm as if to swing at him again, Jude shot him once in the torso," The man who killed him was in the car at the time.

Do u think he was killed because of the color of his skin? Is this another accident of racial profiling?

://www.policeone.com/investigations/articles/5679913-Phoenix-shooting-has-echoes-of-Trayvon-Martin-case/

Trayvon Martin shooting wasn't a case of racial profiling?

People still can't figure out if it was racial profiling? George Zimmerman saw a black young man with his hoodie on and thought the worst. He called the police and ignored what they told him. He said it was self-defense? He felt threatened by Trayvon, how? If Zimmerman was the one following him. Shouldn't it have been Trayvon that felt threatened? I don't think  George Zimmerman would have been so bold if he wasn't carrying a gun. If he felt so threatened , why follow him? Why not let the police handle it?

What do you think? What would you have done if someone was following you with a gun? Defend yourself? Run?

    OR

What would you have done if you saw someone "suspicious" walking down the street? Would you have followed? 

Link to article: http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/30/opinion/nejame-zimmerman-racial-profiling/index.html

Ethnic Studies Teachers are still Being Fired

This article talks about how the teacher Sean Arce, goes and speaks to 50 people on the Ethnic Study ban at Resource Center for Nonviolence. On top of that he is being sued for 1 million dollars by the state for criticizing a former teacher, who now works to a news reporter.

1. Do you think they're going to keep firing teachers?
2. Do you think the former teacher is suing Arce on the fact that is is pro ethnic study, or because Arce criticized him?



The Article

University of New Haven paving way for more student housing

http://nhregister.com/articles/2012/05/30/news/metro/doc4fc6ebfc30618556402024.txt?viewmode=2

I learned that the New Haven is helping the University students to pay for there dorms.
Are you happy about New Haven helping the University students pay for there dorms?

More Controversy Surrounding the Ethnic Studies Issue !

http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_20597346/fired-arizona-teacher-shares-plight-ethnic-studies-program


A teacher has been fired for criticizing the law that bans classes promoting the ethnics studies issue .

do you think this reasonable and fair ?

War On Women, Fought By Women, For The Women

By Alyssa Mae Celone

Over 4 in 10 women have taken some sort of action, in pro-advocating for the funding of birth control. While women are concerned about the funding for birth control, women (and men) are concerned about the economy as well. This can propose even more of a dilemma that hinders the progress of funding for women's birth control opportunities.

What other actions can be made to advocate for birth control funding?

Name 1 pro and 1 con of birth control funding.

See the article on Kaiser Health News HERE.

Despite Arizona’s Ethnic Studies Ban, Students Can Still Enroll in Native Programs

http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2012/05/18/despite-arizonas-ethnic-studies-ban-students-can-still-enroll-in-native-programs-113759

Parents are concerned about their children taking classes that relate to who they are as a person.
Although Ethnic Studies has been banned, students can still take other classes, like a class about Native American Studies.

Why do you think the government is only banning that one class and not other classes that are bases on "other" races ?

Current Events Connections

Good morning Media Studies!

With the goal of keeping our Video Blogs current and sharp, I have planned this opening.  Based on our video blog issues, you are going to search for the most relevant and timely article that connects to the work.  Here are the five topics of our Video Blogs:

• The Ethnic Studies Debate in Arizona
• The Impact of War on Families of Soldiers
• The Identity of New Haven
• The Trayvon Martin Tragedy: Race in America
• The War on Women

Your task:  

1. Go to Google News.  Search for and read one of the most recent articles that connects to your Video Blog topic or the topic of another group.    

2.  Create a "New Post" on this blog.  Write a title, post the link, identify the takeaway and ask one thought-provoking question to accompany your post.  

3.  Review the stories, takeaways and questions that your classmates post.  Choose one article to read closely and comment on the post by answering their thought-provoking question and adding your own takeaway.

Town of New Haven Videos

Media Studies Students:

Use this link to view some clever, funny, strange and well-made Video Blogs.  Choose three to watch and document what you like about them and what you think makes them good.

LINK FOR VIDEO BLOGS:  http://www.youtube.com/nhvorg