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Media Summary

A family sitcom called All About the Washingtons depicts the hardships that families face every day. The 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery, is referenced in the movie 13th, yet African Americans continued to face racism. Harriet Tubman's Instagram page was an appreciation of her heritage and everything she has accomplished to free slaves. The media combined teaches that people of color share the same desire for freedom and a normal existence, thus color doesn't matter. The media conveys the progression from having no power at all to having a say. It informs the movements that took place and the individuals who contributed to African Americans obtaining their liberties and privileges and making a difference in America. This is connected to the material that we are learning, which teaches us that what counts most about us is on the inside—our personalities, backgrounds, morals, and values—rather than on the outside.

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Blog #3 Social Media- Instagram Harriet Tubman Museum

For the multi-media social media assignment, I selected the Instagram account of the Harriet Tubman Museum. Images and information about the Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey are included in this profile. This museum pays tribute to her legacy by hosting activities that inspire people to get engaged, learn about her, and be bold like she was. She was born in Maryland around the year 1820 and passed away on March 10th, 1913, in Auburn, New York. This biography also taught me how crucial a part Harriet Tubman played in the Underground Railroad and the abolitionist movement. After gaining her freedom, she made nineteen trips back and forth to free others, releasing over 200 slaves, including her parents. Additionally, Ms. Tubman participated in the Civil War as a cook, nurse, scout, and spy for the Union Army. The National Association of Colored Women was also founded with her assistance.[1] She was determined to protect so many other people's freedoms, and she made a powerful impact by doing so.

From our schoolwork, we learned about the image below that is comparable to the one of Harriet Tubman on the website below. The woman appears respectable and tough in both pictures while wearing middle-class clothing. This demonstrates the fact that they weren't just profiled as slaves. The pictures aid in dispelling racial preconceptions and promote race and ethnicity to others in a favorable light. Both works have the intersectionality of being female and African American, which made it more difficult for them to achieve independence. For example, Harriet Tubman battled for women's suffrage, which was not granted until after her passing.

Unknown, Sojourner Truth “I Sell the Shadow to Support the Substance,” 1864, albumen silver print from glass negative, 8.5 x 5.4 cm (3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in), The Met.

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An art piece of Harriet Tubman assisting slaves to escape to freedom.

Greenspan, Jesse. “8 Key Contributors to the Underground Railroad.” HISTORY, 8 Feb. 2019, www.history.com/news/8-key-contributors-to-the-underground-railroad.

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The Joint Resolution of Congress stated on the memorial event to honor Harriet Tubman, "courageous and dedicated pursuit of the promise of American ideals and common principles of humanity continues to serve and inspire all people who cherish freedom."

Because she struggled for both her own freedom and the freedom of the slaves because of her race, this profile sparks a discussion about race and ethnicity. Despite the serious effects of violence, she did not hesitate to assist others. The profile celebrates the present and achieving freedom and independence while acknowledging the past and what has occurred. This page serves as inspiration for others, reminding them that effort and persistence pay off. She made it possible for future generations to preserve and be proud of their culture.[2] Because of how far society has advanced to form one, cohesive community, everyone can take part in these holidays, which is something we should all be grateful for.

[1] “Login • Instagram.” Www.instagram.com, www.instagram.com/harriettubmanmuseum/. Accessed 14 July 2023.

[2] “Login • Instagram.” Www.instagram.com, www.instagram.com/harriettubmanmuseum/.

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Blog #2 Movie- 13th

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I chose to watch the movie The 13th. The thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is referenced in this movie.  It explains the specifics of the amendment and reminds viewers that, even though legislation liberated slaves, Black males continued to be incarcerated in enormous numbers for minor violations or for no reason at all, leading to injustice.[1] Because of how many of these good, innocent people are abused and perceived as "animals," "beasts," and "monsters," this movie made me think of what we learned in the course, a Couple in a Cage. The 13th and a Couple in a Cage represent racial identities both having white audiences that degrade other cultures and refer to individuals of other races as "savages," much as humans are not designed to be detained in either film.

Discussed in the film was a political commentary blockbuster movie, Birth of a Nation, and how it supported the Civil War narrative. It was a fallacy that depicted African American males as rapists and threats to white women, which demonstrated how race was viewed in the US.

In the movie, this protest's historical significance was examined, including how it sparked an emerging era of anti-police and anti-violent vigilante attacks on people of color.

Fulwood III, Sam. “Delivering Justice for Trayvon Martin and Fighting Vigilantism.” Center for American Progress, 27 Mar. 2012, www.americanprogress.org/article/race-and-beyond-delivering-justice-for-trayvon-martin-and-fighting-vigilantism/. Accessed 13 July 2023.

The film sparks a discussion on race as well as the intersectionality of low socioeconomic class. Crime rates rose because of the civil rights movement. African Americans make up 40.2% of the prison population and are estimated to make up 6.5% of the US population. According to statistics, 1 in 17 young white men and 1 in 3 young black men end up in prison.[2] The issue with this is that people of color who lacked enough money to pay bail could not do so. Because of this, a few well-known African Americans have led campaigns to advance freedom, including Martin Luther King Jr., Angela Davis, the Black Panthers, etc. There were several political issues, including the War on Drugs and the three strikes and you're out policy, which frequently resulted in violence and more African Americans being under criminal supervision than were Black slaves.[3] Nevertheless, the protests continued despite this because Black Lives Matter cannot be stopped, including everyone's life matters.

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The Civil Rights Act was passed because of the "I Have a Dream" speech delivered by civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr.

NPR. ““I Have a Dream” Speech, in Its Entirety.” Npr.org, Npr, 16 Jan. 2023, www.npr.org/2010/01/18/122701268/i-have-a-dream-speech-in-its-entirety.

Regarding racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity, I believed the most significant statement in the movie was, "It is about changing the way this country understands human dignity."[1] This implies that your personality, not your ethnicity, defines who you are and is what is important. Because we are all human, we should all be treated with the same respect and freedom. This connects to the Hapa project since they lost confidence and were ashamed of their identity due to numerous negative remarks about their race until years later when they developed into the people they are today. One of the profiles, Sunida said, “the more ‘what’ you are becomes a lot less important than ‘who’ you are.”[2] Everyone must understand that your inner self is more significant than your outward appearance. But given the fact that there have undoubtedly been decades of prejudice, we can make improvements today even though we cannot change the past.

[1] 13th. Directed by Ava DuVernay, Netflix, 7 Oct. 2016.

‌[2] DuVernay, 13th.

[3] DuVernay, 13th.

[4] DuVernay, 13th.

[5] Kip Fulbeck, “The Hapa Project: Ten Years After” (The Asian American Literary Review), 2. 

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I chose to watch All About the Washingtons. In episode 5, Please Hamper, Don't Hurt 'Em, the Washingtons temporarily house Malik, Veronica's boyfriend. Joey tries to teach Daevon what to do with his filthy clothing. Justine has to say goodbye to Skyler as she gets ready for her academic future. This is related to the coursework of the identity wheel, for instance, “Multiculturalism, then, insofar as it groups individuals into categories, may overlook the practical reality that no one lives in just one box.”[1] Each member of the family shares some common and unique basic features, both apparent and invisible. The family and special guests are of African American descent, but this does not define who they are. With the mom starting her own business and the dad being a successful rapper, the family has a high socioeconomic level. They were also very devoted to their four kids. There are a lot of parallels between a white family and people of color, but people get too caught up in race without realization. We share tons of comparable traits in terms of gender, religion, education, talents, clothes, etc. The parents demonstrated how they worked hard to support their family. The producer presented a female of color launching her own business, which was a fantastic example of intersectionality. This is an excellent representation of women demonstrating that we can accomplish everything we set our minds to.

Justine’s new startup business.

Nflxso.net, 2023, occ-0-988-990.1.nflxso.net/dnm/api/v6/9pS1daC2n6UGc3dUogvWIPMR_OU/AAAABcctH5JonH5TKmZ7TDaEdxEYtOtMjPZ04isy6s3wRWd6TSuthoKMg56VzyLUk2wu6ceZawL1Um_9Ho8jNrT0KHCowE-JKKZ6rawOnoi4Xe2472LQf1hnyVfc.jpg?r=76b. Accessed 7 July 2023.

This episode represents racial identities through the family and special guests. This show doesn’t make it about race but about a normal family. For example, the mom complains about how Daevon doesn’t pick up his laundry, the parents bicker, and the mom struggles to let go of her daughter to a private school. This offered a feeling of normalcy, instead of about race, demonstrating that we all have similarities and differences within our own families, we nonetheless embrace those distinctions. The daughter's closest friend is white, but she does not consider race to be a factor because what matters most is the kind of person that friend is. This demonstrated that we can all work together and that the personalities we choose to represent are more significant.

The Washington family depicts a normal, happy family.

Sullivan, Corinne. “All about the Washingtons, Season 1.” POPSUGAR Entertainment, 3 Aug. 2018, www.popsugar.com/entertainment/photo-gallery/45103841/image/45103859/All-About-Washingtons-Season-1. Accessed 7 July 2023.

When learning about cultural diversity while watching this episode, I was reminded of a written piece I read on CNN titled, "Opinion: There is no 'White culture.'" According to this article, ““White culture” in fact reflects the ideas, experiences, sensibilities, and perspectives of people of all races – especially African Americans whose contributions to American culture.”[2] The assertion demonstrates that there isn't simply one type of culture—white or black—but an integrated whole. The show demonstrated how our cultures are similar rather than emphasizing how significant black culture is. I came to understand the value of family, which is the thing that everyone values the most, regardless of who they are or where they reside.

[1] Jay, Gregory. What Is Multiculturalism? University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, July 2011.

[2] Ford, Opinion by Richard Thompson. “Opinion: There Is No “White Culture.”” CNN, 2020, www.cnn.com/2020/08/18/opinions/american-culture-and-race-ford/index.html.

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