KB Brookins reads "Black Life circa 2029"

KB Brookins reads "Black Life circa 2029"

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English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video features a cultural worker from Austin, TX, reading a poem titled 'Black Life circa 2029'. The poem is inspired by a negative police encounter and envisions a world where black people experience positive outcomes. It describes a utopian life with no police presence, where safety and freedom are prevalent. The poem reflects on personal and communal life, emphasizing comfort, love, and identity.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What inspired the poem 'Black Life circa 2029'?

A positive community event

A negative police encounter

A historical event

A family gathering

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the poem, what everyday comfort is mentioned?

A swimming pool

A large garden

A new car

A clean fridge

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the poem describe the community?

As a bustling city

As a small utopia

As a quiet village

As a busy marketplace

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is notably absent in the poet's imagined world?

Police

Schools

Cars

Shops

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feeling does the poet express towards their land?

Fear

Discomfort

Love

Indifference