Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Things to watch, think about, share/discuss and perhaps let us know what you think

Wellbriety: A Journey to Forgiveness on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZwF9NnQbWM and www.whitebison.org


 Dr Karina Walters of the Indigenous Wellness Research Institute at UW-Seattle
Historical Trauma, Microaggressions, and Identity: A Framework for Culturally-Based Practice Dr. Karina Walters speaks at the University of Minnesota on Race, Culture and Children’s Mental Health.
Watch the video of the presentation.
 www.iwri.org go to "News and Events" and then scroll down to "Historical Trauma, Microagressions and Identity." 


Time Wise: White Anti-Racist Activist and Educator
www.timwise.org   
Tim Wise is among the most prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the United States, and has been called, “One of the most brilliant, articulate and courageous critics of white privilege in the nation,” by best-selling author and professor Michael Eric Dyson, of Georgetown University. Wise, who was recently named one of “25 Visionaries Who are Changing Your World,” by Utne Reader, has spoken in 49 states, on over 600 college campuses, and to community groups across the nation. He has also lectured internationally in Canada and Bermuda on issues of comparative racism, race and education, racism and religion, and racism in the labor market.


Seattle Civil Rights and Labor History Project websitehttp://depts.washington.edu/civilr/
Seattle has a unique civil rights history that challenges the way we think about race, civil rights, and the Pacific Northwest. Civil rights movements in Seattle started well before the celebrated struggles in the South in the 1950s and 1960s, and they relied not just on African American activists but also on Filipino Americans, Japanese Americans, Chinese Americans, Jews, Latinos, and Native Americans. They also depended upon the support of some elements of the region's labor movement. From the 1910s through the 1970s, labor and civil rights were linked in complicated ways, with some unions and radical organizations providing critical support to struggles for racial justice, while others stood in the way.
This multi-media web site brings the vital history of Seattle's civil rights movements to life with scores of video oral histories, hundreds of rare photographs, documents, movement histories, and personal biographies, more than 300 pages in all. Based at the University of Washington, the Seattle Civil Rights and Labor History Project is a collaboration between community groups and UW faculty and students. Here is more About the Project, about our contributors, and the project's impact.

Comedian Louis CK: "On Being White" on youtube: "From his latest stand-up "Chewed Up" - Louis CK tells people why it's great being a white male. It's advantages and it's futuristic disadvantages."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG4f9zR5yzY


Comedian Charlie Hill in 1983 on youtube. If you aren't engaged after his "One little, two little, three little white-ees...."  song, well then move on....or just keep watching and see what you think:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh6eCALFohY

You can also post other resources that you think would add to our discussion and/or that you would like us to see.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

It is Week 7 of the term, what assignments/projects/group presentations are coming up?

Hey All,

We are less than one month/four weeks away from the end of Spring term, are you ready?

Are you caught up or ahead on your homework? Is there anything you can get a jump start on
now?Have you posted any SDLA's( for COLL 101) or A La Carte's (for ENGL& 102) ahead of time?
Getting as many of these done early will make the last few weeks of the term easier on you and me- so please get cracking.

Is there anything I could add or do during class time that would help you get ahead or do your work better? Please let me know and I will do my best, my mind reading skills are not always as sharp as they could be, so help me out here with some clear feedback on what you need and maybe even what is working for you.

All the best,

Melissa




















Tuesday, May 10, 2011

What have you learned during this term so far?

Hey All,

For those of you wanting to continue blogging, how about a reflection on what you have learned this term so far, it can be from our class or any of the others?

How are you doing in your classes?

Did you register yet for Summer and Fall terms?

Are there any topics or subjects that you would like me to add or make sure I include in class time?

Just give us an idea of how things are going and what you still hope to accomplish this term and how you will do it.