policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Petracca, M., & Sorapure, M. (2007). Common culture: Reading and writing about American popular culture (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. All electronic materials are available
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Metamorphosis In An Appalachian Community Carla Landes Eth/125 11/04/2011 Kimberly Long Metamorphosis In An Appalachian Community An influx of diverse ethnicities, races, and cultures in the last decade have benefited, and to some degree, stressed what was until only a few years ago a relatively homogenous Appalachian community. Moorefield, West Virginia, a predominantly White community, of which I am one, is historically a town driven by factories and food industry, has become a destination
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48205 believed they were “moving on up”. Zip code 48205, also known as the Osborn Community is located on the northeast edge of Detroit, bounded by East Eight Mile Road, McNichols Road (Six Mile), Gratiot Avenue and Van Dyke. From 1960 - 1980 the area was occupied by people of all diverse cultures, backgrounds and nationalities, including African Americans, Whites, Hmongs, Italians and Sicilians. Within the Osborn community there is an area named “Mohican-Region” which was once locally called “Little
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The importance of voting Name: Course: Instructor: Date: “Your vote is your voice as an American citizen. It's your opportunity to be heard, to hold elected officials accountable for their elections and to have a say in important issues that affect your community. On Election Day, every vote matters”. Anonymous Introduction Election Day is a standout amongst the most energizing days of the year. Our country meets up to choose a leader who will speak to us on the worldwide
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over 6 million attended races in 2010. NASCAR has grown increasingly in its popularity and is now the second largest grossing sport. NASCAR founder William France “Bill” France Sr. founded the sport in 1948. Bill was a mechanic and auto shop owner from Washington, DC. He moved to Daytona Florida in the 1930’s. At the time, Daytona was a great spot for racing enthusiasts. William got involved in racing cars and promoting events. He soon realized that, at different races, rules would vary, and
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| Racial Profiling Basics Picture yourself traveling to your workplace on a regular day. You are following all of the traffic laws, most importantly the speed limit. Your car is in the best condition it could ever be in, essentially new. To your surprise you see red and blue lights coming up behind you. Next thing you know, you are being pulled over. The officer walks up to the car and simply by his tone of voice you can sense he suspects you of something. He starts giving you the basic questions
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also apply online by visiting www.peachcare.org PeachCare Application If you have ever applied for PeachCare for KidsTM - or - have ever been on PeachCare for KidsTM please call 877-GA PEACH (427-3224). Filling out a new application will delay your processing. Section 1. Parent/Guardian Information (Person to whom correspondence should be directed.) List only people currently living in the household. PARENT ONE: M F Name First M.I. Last Suffix Sex Date of Birth MM/DD/YY
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Race and Poverty: Factors of the African American Achievement Gap Abstract The proposed action research study will pinpoint factors that contribute to the African American academic achievement gap. These factors impact not only the lives of families in the African American community but continues a vicious cycle of generations of poverty that hinders our country’s ability to effectively compete economically and also threatens America’s capacity to provide social equality for all. The
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White privilege Is a way of conceptualizing racial inequalities that focuses as much on the advantages that white people accrue from society as on the disadvantages that people of color experience. Racial profiling Refers to the use of an individual’s race or ethnicity by law enforcement personnel as a key factor in deciding whether to engage in enforcement. Racism Is generally defined as actions, practices, or beliefs that reflect the racial worldview: the ideology that humans are divided into separate
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an academic setting and should remain unbiased, considerate, and professional when completing this worksheet. Part I Select three of the identity categories below and name or describe at least three related stereotypes for each: • Race • Ethnicity • Religion • Gender • Sexual orientation • Age • Disability |Category |Stereotype 1 |Stereotype 2 |Stereotype 3
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