SOC 355 San Diego State University Racism Discussion

I’m working on a writing discussion question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn. 1. In The 1619 Project: A new origin story , chapter 17: Progress, Ibram X. Kendi begins his chapter by quoting a line from former President Obama’s farewell address in January of 2017: ” That’s what we mean when we say America is exceptional. Not that our nation has been flawless from the start, but that we have shown the capacity to change and make life better for those who follow.” After reading this text, do you agree or disagree with that statement? Why? 2. Kendi ends his chapter by stating, “Until Americans replace mythology with history, until Americans unveil and halt the progression of racism, an arc of the American universe will keep bending toward injustice.” What are your thought, comments, or reactions in response to this quote? Assess where you think we are as a country.3. In The 1619 Project: A new origin story , chapter 18: Justice Hannah-Jones argues that “Reparations amount to a societal obligation in a nation where our Constitution sanctioned slavery, Congress passed laws protecting it, and our federal government initiated, condoned, and practiced legal racial segregation and discrimination against Black Americans until half a century ago.” What are your thoughts regarding Reparations to Black Americans?Please share your thoughts on this prompt