All American Boys

Protests help people make a change in our world by taking a stand on current issues. In All American Boys written by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely it talks about a protest and it represents the issue of police brutality. In the last chapter “Friday” Rashad is; finally, home from the hospital and Quinn has finally taken a stand. They are both marching at the protest for Rashad. Rashad and Quinn both made it to the protest, and Rashad, his friends, Spoony, Berry, and Rashad’s mother were the leaders of the protest. In All American Boys the book supports the statement protests are an effective way to bring change.

This novel was set during the post war period, this was a time when independence and rebelling against parents and law was more important than doing the right thing, during these times of independence, and teenagers needed friendship more than anything else.

All American Boys is a book about two kids named Rashad and Quinn. Rashad Butler is a black teen who is part of ROTC or JROTC ( Junior Reserve Training Corps). Quinn is a white teen who plays basketball, and seems to have a normal life. They both go to Springfield Central, but they don’t exactly know each other. One Friday night, Rashad was buying chips at Jerry’s corner shop, while squatting to grab his phone out of his duffel bag, a lady tripped over Rashad. The chips in Rashad’s hands flew out of his hands, and a nearby cop assumed he stole the chips because Rashad is black. Rashad was then beaten up by the police officer, and that’s what Quinn witnessed. Rashad was sent to the hospital in police custody for stealing and

Racism is a big part of this book. It shows the absurdity of what people thought back then, which is an important lesson. It is important for us to learn what people’s views used to be, and how important it is not to go back to that mindset.

The school board is not quite certain that schools should continue to include fiction in the curriculum. However, if fiction is taught to students it may actually teach life lessons. Fictional literature can change someone's perspective on, what problems we may come across. For instance, a fictional book can help us relate to all the controversial problems that do occur in today's society. I disagree with the school board's thoughts about completely banning it. This type of literature can deepen our knowledge and teach us about things that we don’t experience on a day to day basis.

In the book All American Boys what the authors suggest about the nature of bias is that it is a factor in the lives of many people in some way, and is one of the main reasons why society is not equal. This is shown when the general white population in the book sides with Paul after the altercation with Rashad, even though the plot made it so clear Paul was in the wrong. The first piece of evidence is when the presumably white school committee was only looking for spray paint cans in the lockers of students of color, which is portrayed in the following quote said by Jill: “‘That’s what I saw. Three black students, boys, in a row. Then Martinez. They skipped me!’” (183). Jill was so outraged by what happened at this point in the book because

Racism is the belief that characteristics and abilities can be attributed to people simply based on their race and that some racial groups are superior to others. This has been a problem in our world forever. In to Kill a Mockingbird there are so many racist events and it reflects on the society as a whole till this day. The book setting was the 1930’s in a small county of Maycomb, where most people were racist and discriminatory. People think racism has died off, but it is still a huge problem. People choose to raise their children and teach them that racism is okay and that is how there is still racism today. There are so many statistics out there based on skin color that right there is even racist if everyone is equal why are there polls being taken separating people by the color of their skin?

Racism is the main theme that you see throughout the whole book. Alexander begins her narrative with a history of racism in this country. Beginning with the inception of slavery in the

Whether they are good or bad, many influential individuals interfere in the involvement of adolescents with gangs. However, not all kids willingly join gangs or conduct in crime. Some join by force through a strong negative influence, or some join, simply because there is nothing else to engage in. Myers elaborates on gang culture by creating preteens and teenage characters, so the young readers can relate and understand. The novel introduces Jamal, a twelve-year old boy whose older brother Randy is in jail. To pay for his appeal, Randy

The book helps readers understand the issue of police brutality, which is a big issue in America today. The book also addresses the issue of racism in America, which has always been a serious issue even though it can sometimes go unrecognized. It makes the reader really think about the world around them. The book also does a great job of giving people a voice to make a difference. All American Boys includes a protest by high school students. It can inspire readers to make a difference in their community just like the students in the book did. Because of this, All American Boys is the book that doesn’t come around often; an inspiring, yet so real and powerful book that can really change a person for the

I believe that works of fiction should have a place in the school curriculum because they are able to convey a deeper meaning, while entertaining the reader. The stories read by students often influence their perception of the world through the social issues printed in each work of fiction. In addition, some of the most well known works of literature are fictitious. For instance, classics such as “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare, “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen, and “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens also broaden the students’ vocabulary and ability to analyze different situations. One may feel that without fiction in the school curriculum, students’ creativity will be suppressed.

Rashad's brother stunned by the coincident takes the fight online. Releasing the video where Rashad is beaten and taken to jail. But what is interesting is that the book also shows the perspective of another boy, Quinn. He is a caucasian boy who knows the cop very well and he is comprehend what had happened. This book could be difficult because of touchy subjects like this.

The book I am reading is called Always Running. The author’s name is Luis J. Rodriguez. The book is about Gang violence. The book includes drugs and gang violence and they lived in a bad neighborhood. They lived in the East side of LA. The book I am reading is a nonfiction book is more like what we should be reading in school because nonfiction you can relate to better.

Racism is a belief where one race thinks their superior than other race or treating people differently because of their race. Race has and still does affected many people in America because of the color of their skin. In the society past had racism but it continues on today. A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry is a play about a dark skin family who has opportunities but has less chances of achieving them because the racist society. Race has a lot to do in Raising in the Sun.

Race is a subject that dominates our culture, our history, our elections and our lives. Without it life would never be the same. Although some believe that racism (to an extent) doesn't exist anymore. However, they are wrong. The same racism that is shown through Karl Linder and George Murchison in A Raisin in the Sun- is still shown today- in our world in things such as: the travel ban/Muslim ban, and behind the scenes in soccer.