Understanding Racism and Resilience

The speaker shares personal experiences with racism, starting from a childhood talk about discrimination. She recounts her time teaching in South Korea, where she faced cultural misunderstandings and overt racism. Upon returning to the US, she navigates challenges as a black journalist in a predominantly white community. The narrative emphasizes the importance of open dialogue about race to foster understanding and community growth.

What was the main topic of the talk the speaker had with her parents at a young age?

• Financial planning

• Racism and discrimination

• Career choices

• Health and wellness

How did the speaker's friends react when she mentioned the talk about racism?

• They were indifferent

• They were uncomfortable

• They were supportive

• They were excited

What was one of the amusing incidents the speaker experienced in South Korea?

• She was offered a job as a model

• She was mistaken for a celebrity

• She got lost in the city

• A man tried to rub the brown off her hand

What did the speaker's students in South Korea call her?

• American teacher

• Both B and C

• African teacher

• Jamaican teacher

What was the speaker's job when she moved back to the US?

• Teacher

• Journalist

• Engineer

• Doctor

What did the speaker's boss inform her about Bend?

• It was a small town

• It had a lot of job opportunities

• It was not very diverse

• It was very diverse

What was the speaker's reaction to the racial slur she encountered in Bend?

• She was indifferent

• She felt a quick sting like a paper cut

• She felt a knife through her chest

• She was amused

How did the speaker feel when no one at work talked about the shootings of Philando Castile and Alton Stirling?

• Happy

• Alone

• Angry

• Relieved

What does the speaker dislike hearing from people about race?

• I acknowledge differences

• I don't see color

• I see color

• I respect diversity

What is the speaker's main message about discussing race?

• We should ignore racial differences

• We should acknowledge and discuss racial differences

• We should only focus on similarities

• We should avoid talking about race