Racism in Society 2020 Compassionate Humble Patient Joyful Honest

Racism in Society 2020 Compassionate Humble Patient Joyful Honest Hopeful Considerate Forgiving Self-Controlled Learning Objective: Key Words: Racism Oppression To examine the issue of racism in society and the impact of George Floyd’s death. Do Now: Protest “It’s not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist”. What do you think this quote means? This quote is saying that Justice

Find Faults, Fix or Extend “It’s not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist”. This quote is inferring that there is a difference between being non-racist and being anti-racist. Most of us are non-racist. We do not actively discriminate against others because of their skin colour. We do not agree with racism, and feel that we are good and moral people because we choose to treat people equally. Being anti-racist is something different. It is bigger. Anti-racism is about policies, ideas, laws, attitudes and movements that openly challenge ALL racism. If we really want to end racism, it is not enough to just not be racist ourselves. We must be a part of a movement that exists to oppose racism wherever it exists. We cannot just think that racism is bad, we have to do something to stop it.

The message here is clear: “The time is always right to do what is right”. Martin Luther King Jr. 1964

The Language of Racism in Society The following terms have been in the media a lot in the last 2 weeks. Here’s what they mean: Racism Discrimination. Treating someone badly because of the colour of their skin. Oppression Holding someone down. Denying someone their rights or freedom. Protest Speaking out against something you believe to be wrong or unfair. Protests tend to be peaceful. Justice Equality. Fairness. A lack of discrimination and racism.

Racism Discrimination. Treating someone badly because of the colour of their skin. Oppression Holding someone down. Denying someone their rights or freedom. Protest Speaking out against something you believe to be wrong or unfair. Protests tend to be peaceful. Justice Equality. Fairness. A lack of discrimination and racism. Write a definition for each of the key terms. You can either do this on the Learning Mat or on a separate piece of paper.

Racism in Society 2020 The past 2 weeks have seen an explosion in protests across the world, all calling for an end to active racism in society. This has been triggered by an event in America which occurred on Monday 25th May.

What Happened? On 25th May, a man called George Floyd was arrested by police in the American city of Minneapolis. He was suspected of using a counterfeit (fake) 20 note to pay for cigarettes at a local shop. 17 minutes later, George Floyd was unconscious on the floor. He had been held to the ground by officers, one of whom had been kneeling on his neck. The police officers involved went against the policies of Minneapolis Police in their treatment of George Floyd. All four of the officers involved were sacked on the 26th May, and the officer who knelt on the neck of George Floyd has been arrested for his murder. George Floyd was Black-African-American. The police officers involved in his arrest and assault are not.

That is why you have been seeing images like this in the media:

On 25th May, a man called George Floyd was arrested by police in the American city of Minneapolis. He was suspected of using a counterfeit (fake) 20 note to pay for cigarettes at a local shop. 17 minutes later, George Floyd was unconscious on the floor. He had been held to the ground by officers, one of whom had been kneeling on his neck. The police officers involved went against the policies of Minneapolis Police in their treatment of George Floyd. All four of the officers involved were sacked on the 26th May, and the officer who knelt on the neck of George Floyd has been arrested for his murder. George Floyd was Black-African-American. The police officers involved in his arrest and assault are not. Describe what happened in Minneapolis on the 25th May. You can either do this on the Learning Mat or on a separate piece of paper.

What was the response from the community? Immediately after his death, a video of Floyds’ arrest went viral. The day after the arrest on 26th May, protestors gathered outside the local Police Station and at the site of Floyd’s arrest. Protests continued in Minneapolis on the 27th, by which time demonstrators in other cities such as Los Angeles and Memphis started to march in outrage over Floyd’s death. Peaceful protests turned violent in Minneapolis and fires and looting broke out. Protests have since swept across America and the rest of the world. The global community has come out clearly in support of George Floyd and the Black American community. Sadly, many of these protests have turned angry and violent, with scenes of looting seen in New York , violence in Washington DC and arrests made in London. In some ways this has blurred the anti-racism message.

Immediately after his death, a video of Floyds’ arrest went viral. The day after the arrest on 26th May, protestors gathered outside the local Police Station and at the site of Floyd’s arrest. Protests continued in Minneapolis on the 27th, by which time demonstrators in other cities such as Los Angeles and Memphis started to march in outrage over Floyd’s death. Peaceful protests turned violent in Minneapolis and fires and looting broke out. Protests have since swept across America and the rest of the world. The global community has come out clearly in support of George Floyd and the Black American community. Sadly, many of these protests have turned angry and violent, with scenes of looting seen in New York , violence in Washington DC and arrests made in London. In some ways this has blurred the anti-racism message. How did the community respond? You can either answer this on the Learning Mat or on a separate piece of paper.

What was the response from the global community?

How have the global community responded? You can either answer this on the Learning Mat or on a separate piece of paper.

What is the response from Leaders? World leaders, celebrities, actors, athletes, musicians and people in the public eye have widely come out in condemnation of the killing of George Floyd. There has been overwhelming support for the #Black Lives Matter campaign following the killing in Minneapolis.

#Black Lives Matter Sadly there has been a long history of aggressive behaviour towards black members of the community in America. The #Black Lives Matter movement is an international human rights movement that speaks out against violence and racism towards the black community. It focuses on the treatment of black citizens by the police and the justice system. It originated in 2013 in America, following the unlawful shooting of black teenager Trayvon Martin. #Black Lives Matter have been a part of the George Floyd protests and the calls for justice from the beginning.

Sadly there has been a long history of aggressive behaviour towards black members of the community in America. The #Black Lives Matter movement is an international human rights movement that speaks out against violence and racism towards the black community. It focuses on the treatment of black citizens by the police and the justice system. It originated in 2013 in America, following the unlawful shooting of black teenager Trayvon Martin. #Black Lives Matter have been a part of the George Floyd protests and the calls for justice from the beginning. What is #Black Lives Matter? You can either answer this on the Learning Mat or on a separate piece of paper.

#Take the Knee Since August 2016, some American athletes have protested against police brutality and racism by kneeling on one knee during the U.S. national anthem. In the last few days many have joined in peaceful, socially distant protests across the world – including Metropolitan Police officers in London – by “taking the knee” in solidarity.

Since August 2016, some American athletes have protested against police brutality and racism by kneeling on one knee during the U.S. national anthem. In the last few days many have joined in non-violent, peaceful, socially distant protests across the world – including Metropolitan Police officers in London – by “taking the knee” in solidarity. What is #Take The Knee? You can either answer this on the Learning Mat or on a separate piece of paper.

Your Anti-Racism Leesbrook Lockdown Challenge! You must choose 1 activity to complete from the Challenge Grid below: 9 Habits Rock Banksy I Have a Dream 2020 If we truly live by our 9 Habits, there would be no racism Listen to Martin Luther Kings’ famous “I have a dream” in society. We all need a reminder of these Habits. Paint speech. Re-write it for 2020. Refer specifically to the type rocks with reminders of the 9 Habits and ‘hide’ around of racism that we are seeing in society. #Send your speech your neighbourhood. #Take a picture of your hidden rocks to Mrs. Lownds. and send to Mr C Jones. Speaking the Truth Watch this https://bit.ly/3dsXn4l or search for Black British poets, for example: George the Poet, Caleb Femi. Write and record your own spoken word piece inspired by their work. #Send your work to Miss Choudhary. The Power of Story Write and illustrate your own children’s book with a message about anti-racism. Your books can be aimed at any age group between 2 and 8 years old. #Send your story to Miss Fenn. Watch and Review Watch the short series “Self Made” about Madam CJ Walker on Netflix – the true story of the first African American self-made millionaire. Write a review of the series. #Send your review to Miss Naz. Soul, Blues and all that Jazz Find out about black jazz, blues and classical composers. Start with jazz musician John Coltrane. Compose / play a piece of music inspired by your favourite music. #Send your music to Mr Lees. Black Artists Research in to Black Inventors What’s in a picture? Examine the work of Chris Ofili and Frank Bowling – Write a newspaper article explaining the innovations of 3 Study the work of either Raphael Albert or James Barnor. both are famous Black Artists. black inventors. History.com; think growth.org; Create a picture collage of their photographs. #Send your EITHER Create a collage of their work OR create a piece interestingengineering.com are all good starting points for collage to Miss Webster. of art work inspired by your favourite piece. #Send a your research. #Send your research to Mrs Slater. picture of your art work to Mr P Jones. Poetry in Motion Find poetry by Black writers – for example Grace Nichols and Benjamin Zephaniah. Write your own piece of poetry inspired by their work. #Send a copy of your poem to Mrs Ridley. Rap it Out LL Cool J wrote and recorded a rap for Black Lives Matter after Floyd’s death. You can hear this on YouTube. Write your own anti-racism / black lives matter rap (but no swearing!!!!). #Send your rap to Mrs Fletcher. Symbol of Protest Design your own symbol, icon or placard for the AntiRacism movement. Make sure the message is clear and visual. #Send a picture of your placard / symbol to Mr Gradwell.

Final Words of Wisdom .

Curiosity Links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v tgFI0phqRIY&t 39s Black Lives Matter Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v yXyr95yfL3M Martin Luther King’s “I have dream” speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v WrpVozNIHds The story of Madam C J Walker

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Resources – Learning Mats and Knowledge Sheets

Racism in Society 2020 Do Now: “It’s not enough to be non-racist, we must be anti-racist”. What do you think this quote means? This quote is saying that Racism Oppression Protest Justice Learning Mat A Describe what happened in Minneapolis on the 25 th May. How did the local community respond? How have the global community responded? What is #Black Lives Matter? What is #Take The Knee?

Racism in Society 2020