History of Systemic Racism

Question 1

How has race been used to separate and devalue black & brown people in Education?

Accepted Answer

Less funding for schools in black & brown neighborhoods, Lower graduation rates, Higher suspension rates, School to prison pipeline

Question 2

What are the key terms that clarify the definition of Race?

Accepted Answer

Worth and Social Status

Question 3

What are the key terms that clarify the definition of Racism?

Accepted Answer

Perceived Superiority and Power

Question 4

How has race been used to separate and devalue black and brown people in The Arts?

Accepted Answer

Stereotyped Portrayals in Film and Television

Question 5

Since the Senate's existence in 1789, there have been over 10 black senators.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

How has race been used to separate and devalue black and brown people in Criminal Justice?

Accepted Answer

Racial profiling, Tougher sentences for the same crime, Disproportionate statistics of imprisoned black and brown men

Question 7

How has race been used to separate and devalue black and brown people in Housing?

Accepted Answer

Gentrification and redlining, White flight and lack of mortgage loans

Question 8

How has race been used to separate and devalue black and brown people in Politics

Accepted Answer

Lack of representation, Voter suppression

Question 9

Notions of "white" being superior to "black" came about during colonization and enslavement.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Why did notions of "white" being superior to "black" come about?

Accepted Answer

To justify colonization and enslavement practices

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