Pegi Deitz Shea "White Privilege"

Shay, a poet and creative writing teacher at UConn, introduces and reads a poem titled 'White Privilege' dedicated to Tamir Rice. The poem explores themes of racial privilege and violence through vivid imagery, depicting a white boy's carefree actions with a driftwood AK47 on a beach, contrasting with the harsh realities faced by others.

Who is Shay, as introduced in the video?

• A scientist at UConn

• A musician

• A poet and creative writing teacher

• A historian

What does the white boy transform driftwood into?

• A shield

• A bow and arrow

• An AK47

• A sword

What does the transformation of driftwood symbolize in the poem?

• The beauty of nature

• The innocence of childhood

• The shift from innocence to violence

• The power of imagination

What action does the boy take on the beach?

• Builds a sandcastle

• Carves his name into the sand

• Collects seashells

• Draws a picture

What does the boy's carefree behavior amidst chaos represent?

• A sense of freedom

• A lack of responsibility

• A connection to nature

• An escape from reality