Understanding Racial Injustice

Why did Emma's mother say the police shot the man?

• Because he was running away

• It was a mistake

• He had stolen something

• He was threatening someone

What did Emma's father explain 'black' usually means?

• A nighttime sky

• A color in the rainbow

• Someone who is always dressed in black

• African-American

What did slaves have to do?

• Go to school

• Do whatever white people told them to do

• Travel the world

• Write books

Who are considered white people according to Emma's family?

• People who wear white clothes

• People from Europe or Russia

• People from Africa

• People who like snow

What was the mistake part of, according to Emma's mother?

• A sewing pattern

• A dance routine

• A pattern of being nice to white people and mean to black people

• A recipe

What did Josh's mother say about police going to jail?

• They never go to jail

• They go to jail for parking tickets

• Yes, they can go to jail

• They have their own jail

Why did Josh's father say the white policeman probably won't go to jail?

• He was on vacation

• Because he was moving to another country

• Because he lost his badge

• Cops stick up for each other

What did Malcolm say could happen to him just because he's black?

• Get stopped by the police even if he doesn't do anything wrong

• Win a race

• Become a famous actor

• Get an award

What did Emma and Josh do when Omad was left out?

• They ignored him

• They laughed at him

• They invited him to join their team

• They told him to go home

What did Josh's parents say he could do to change people's hearts?

• Stick up for someone who is not treated fairly

• Sing a song

• Draw a picture

• Write a letter