Understanding Black Joy and Cultural Narratives

Understanding Black Joy and Cultural Narratives

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Erena Sinakoje suggest is essential for black artists to express themselves freely?

Adhering to traditional Western structures

Avoiding mainstream media

Having absolute agency and authenticity

Focusing solely on black trauma

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which film is highlighted as a significant cultural moment for black joy?

Moonlight

Black Panther

Get Out

12 Years a Slave

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Erena Sinakoje believe has been overly emphasized in black cultural narratives?

Black joy

Black achievement

Black innovation

Black trauma

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Erena Sinakoje suggest cultural gatekeepers need to do to improve representation?

Limit discussions to traditional narratives

Exclude experimental approaches

Read and listen more to diverse voices

Focus on their own perspectives

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key messages Erena Sinakoje conveys about black culture?

It is simple and straightforward

It is solely defined by its challenges

It should remain unchanged

It is complex, nuanced, and interesting