Baratunde Thurston: How to deconstruct racism, one headline at a time

Baratunde Thurston: How to deconstruct racism, one headline at a time

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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Baratunde Thurston shares his personal experiences and insights on racial identity, systemic racism, and the challenges of living while black in America. Through storytelling and humor, he highlights the importance of understanding and changing the narrative of racial bias. He introduces a game to explore racial dynamics and proposes alternative actions to combat systemic racism, urging for a collective change in societal structures.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'weaponized discomfort' in the context of the speaker's narrative?

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What does the speaker suggest as alternatives to calling the police in certain situations?

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How does the speaker connect personal experiences to broader societal issues?

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What call to action does the speaker make at the end of the talk?

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