Black History Month Nicholson

Also, it is natural to search out or relate to that which is "like" or common to us. These ideas form or create the self definition of who an individual is. Cultural togetherness is not a bad thing. However, these ideas have negative retributions when acted upon in extreme degrees. The individuality of a group is wonderful, but not when it causes a cut off from other groups. What segregation brings or prevents is the opportunity for experience of diversity or a wide range of livelihood in general. There is more to the world then just you or just me. This type of separation causes barriers or invisible lines and walls that are rarely crossed by people in our society today. These barriers produce the loss of uniqueness among both a group of people as well as individuals. When everyone is the same or alike, people lose the capability to be special or unmatched ( Myers, 34). Differences and diversity should be celebrated as a chance or opportunity to be able to stand out as well as the chance to educate each other about the creation of man and woman.

1. Coates has a somewhat chilling description of schools. What are some of the phrases he uses to describe them?

In order for assimilation to occur a minority group becomes an integrated part of the majority group; this assimilation results in non-distinguishing of one group from another by cultural characteristics. In order for this process to be complete, it must entail, not only an active effort by the minority group to shed all distinguishing actions and beliefs, and also complete unqualified acceptance of that individual by the dominant society.

Black civil rights in Canada have changed immensely over the last century, giving black Canadians a sense of identity and equal opportunity within Canadian communities. This document provides a detailed overview of the struggles, oppression, and changes that individuals went through, as well as the changes they enacted into the Canadian system to improve the living standards of black Canadians. The purpose of those like (insert people’s names) and their causes are explained in detail; but also gives a background on each person’s life and the struggles that they themselves dealt with when they first moved to Canada. Some groups or movements are also touched on in detail, and how they had an impact on the way civil rights changed both socially and politically as they were eye-opening experiences for the Canadian government and its citizens.

Strength as a community is one of the most powerful tools in the society we live in. As Canadians, we are proud of the rich history of breaking down barriers we hold with many diverse groups. As a nation – we serve to provide an exemplar to other nations about how Canadians embrace their unity and the demographics outlines by society do not create walls between Canadians. Through Black History month – we honor the sacrifices of the social minority groups who have continued to make an effort to become a part of Canadian society, and recognize the contributions these individuals have made towards our society. Since colonial times, this group of individuals have struggled to become recognized. African-Canadian history reveals the brutal injustices

Throughout history, just about every group of people have been oppressed in some way. From African Americans, to Hispanics, to judgement based on religion or gender, it is taught all of the time. Most popular are events such as the slavery in early America and the Holocaust. But one group that was also oppressed here in our own country were the Native Americans; arguably, they still are. However, they are not mentioned nearly as much as the others. There is no day for a leader of Native American civil rights as there is for Martin Luther King Jr.; Native American Heritage Month does exist, in November, but it gets much less attention in comparison to the African American History Month in February. This group has faced just as much continuing

For the general news assignment, I attended the “Black is Beautiful Hair and Fashion Show.” I chose to do my assignment over this event because it celebrates Black History Month and I love fashion. I thought it was important to capture because black history month is only one month every year, and these photos will be sentimental to remember in the future. I arrived later than I planned because I left my SD card at home, but I still arrived several minutes before it started and I began taking some photos to test the lighting. It was dim but still acceptable, however once the show started the light was turned off and stage lights were the only light source. This caused the photos to be very dark as a beginner photographer this made my job more difficult.

Worked in collaboration with a local artist and the Artist in Residence, Fran Joy, for the celebration of Black History Month, 2015. The work involved research of true stories around the globe to highlight atrocities that have taken place with people in the name of religion and color. My work comprised of a picture of an African American male who is standing with his face and back toward the wall and his hands on the wall to show the helplessness and need of time to pay attention to unfathomable suffering of people in pain. The picture was a 36 x 17 mounted picture. The work was on display along with the pictures of others who are real sufferers.

Islamic States do not have such problem. I don’t mean that such states does not have people who are homosexuals, I mean that such states does not have mass social degradation where individuals look to homosexuality as a social norm and acceptable.

Otis Boykin was born on August 29, 1920 in Dallas Texas. After he graduated from college he began working with the Radio and Tv Corporation in Chicago Illinois, testing automatic aircraft controls. His next step after this was to create his own company, Boykin-Fruth Inc. while taking on his master’s degree at the Illinois Institute of Technology” (Chamberlin). Finally Boykin moved to Paris in 1964 to continue creating electronic innovations for a new market of customers.

In the month of February, I had the opportunity to attend my high school William Turner Technical Arts High school. February is African American history month and is celebrated annually in the United States. Each year Turner Tech high school dedicates this month to the fighters, heroes, the outspoken, any and everyone who was involved actively participating for freedom amongst the African American people. Turner tech also focuses on the people who have not been acknowledged fully for their commitments fighting for freedom. If I was to explain what Black history months means to me I would simply say “Courage”.

Assimilation is the forced action to adapt or adjust to the culture and values of another nation. This, in many cases throughout history, has been the result of a more powerful, majority group suffocating the minority. Conformity has been a very popular trait in the colonial Canadian society. By exercising this value over successive decades, European immigrants smothered much of the Indigenous culture.

Negative aspects of multiculturalism are also in effect, such as incoherence within a nation, loss of national identity, and conflicts among different ethnic groups. First of all, while differences are highlighted and encouraged, they are also a cause of disjointedness among the different ethnic groups in a country because they fail to function as one nation, instead forming small communities. This often causes a lack of communication between such ethnic groups and leads to a loss of unity in a country. Furthermore, immigration and pluralism often lead to a diminishment or complete disappearance of national identity in a multicultural country. An example of this is Canada because it was created on the basis of immigration without having its own distinct culture from the beginning, but choosing to include different cultures instead to become what is known today as a multicultural society. While generally it is seen in a positive light, it often raises concern that the country’s identity may disappear altogether in the future. Finally, intense pluralism is oftentimes a reason for riots and conflicts, indirectly related to immigrants or ethnicity. For example, in France tension among ethnic groups and riots have happened in the past because of the conditions of the communities where the original immigrants settled in, combining high unemployment rates and discrimination. (“France Riots”) Sweden

Racism and the effects of racism can be seen anywhere. In the hallways of the high school, the streets, housing, neighborhoods, cities, and more, one thing is seen, and that 's segregation, which is ultimately caused by racism. Walking in the hallways at school, chances are that you’ll see a group of whites, a group of Hispanics, and a group of African Americans, but rarely do you see these three groups interacting with each other. Racism has been made a part of people’s everyday lives, a border posed by racism: segregation. Racism and its effects can not only be seen around us but can also be traced throughout countless readings in HWOC this year. Almost every literary work focuses on the topic or underscores at its effects, and today, you can walk into any library or bookstore and find something, whether it be a news article or chapter book, regarding racial conflict. This alone is evidence of how racism has integrated our society and continues to inform and manipulate our minds. The literature we have been exposed to this past year is a reflection of society, similar to a reflection in a mirror showing us the piece of hair sticking up in the back, literature is showing us the problem so it can be addressed.

As a public policy multiculturalism encompasses government measures designed to respond to that diversity. It plays no part in migrant selection. It is a policy for managing the consequences of cultural diversity in the interests of the individual and society as a whole. There have been two different and inconsistent strategies that have been developed through different policies and strategies of the government. The first focuses on interaction and communication between different cultures. The second centers on diversity and cultural uniqueness which can sometimes result in intercultural competition over jobs among other things and may lead to ethnic conflict. Controversy surrounding the issue of isolation of culture includes the ghettoization of a culture within a nation and the protection of the cultural attributes of an area or nation. Proponents of the policies of governments often claim that artificial, government guided protections also contribute to cultural diversity of the global world. The second approach to policy making of multiculturalism maintains that they avoid presenting any specific ethnic, religious, or cultural community values as central.