IGSS 2020 MIX TAPE
IGSS student mixtapes are the result of a race and equity unit that fits within our yearlong theme: “The America We Need.” Students were asked to pose a question about race and racism in the US and then answer it with a claim. The claim takes the form of music, speeches, broadcasts, lectures, interviews, and more. Please enjoy their album art as you listen!
Trigger Warning:
Our students investigated many aspects of race and racism in America as they assembled their mixtapes. In their interrogations, many examined painful accounts of injustice. Others were inspired by resilience and hope. The voices students chose were included without censorship to accurately reflect the depth of that emotional spectrum. As such, some of the content and language in these mixtapes may be difficult to hear.
The American justice system needs to change due to the ongoing injustices towards AfricanAmericans and people of color.
How do historic redlining practices relate to present day environmental racism?
How does racism have an effect on the mental health and wellbeing of victims?
How does everyday life for people of color show in different types of music?
What is it like to be black in the American school system?
How does the colonial need to consume affect how white people view black people in entertainment and media, specifically sports?
Is the American dream attainable for people of color?
What is the nature of the dynamic between American POC and the United States in its capacity as lawful authorities?
How are police upholding white supremacy within the United States?
Why are black women so highly critiqued and judged in our society, at a much higher rate than other women?
How has the perception of race changed in America since Black Lives Matter started trending on social media?
Why are white suburbs so darn white?
What role do the police play in modern-day racism?
How is my white obliviousness, making me complicit in racist systems?
How do the police force and law enforcement discriminate against people of color?
How does the legal system discriminate against people of color?
Why are white suburbs so darn white and when did I become aware of it?
What role do the police play in modern-day racism?
What role do the police and government officials play in modern-day racism?
What does racism look like in terms of the police?
What are the consequences of having only white friends?
What role do police play in modern day racism?
What role does the US Government play in maintaining white supremacy?
What role do the police play in modern-day racism?
How is disaster relief used to harm non-Caucasian communities?
How does the legal system discriminate against people of color?
What role do the police play in modern-day racism?
How does my media consumption affect my perception of race?
When do I feel most impacted by race and how does my white privilege affect how I live?
How does race affect how you’re viewed by society?
How does social media affect my perception of race?
How can we look back at history to highlight a pattern of behavior in our government?
Why are white people so quick to disregard issues of race?
How do I become an antiracist?
Is the American dream attainable for people of color?
How does racism continue to negatively affect the entire lgbtq community?
What role does 9/11 play in modern race relations?
How can we create a future without racism?
Are you sure you’re Puerto Rican?
Racism is learnt by children from their parents/the world around them, it doesn’t exist naturally.
How do the police use dogs to perpetuate racism?
What does social media play in racism?
What role do the police play in modern day racism?
How do I benefit from the suppression and inculturation/appropriation of the black community?
How does the legal system discriminate against people of color?
Is the American dream attainable for people of color?
What role does the US government play in maintaining white supremacy?
Why is it when a black person is successful in school or other areas it’s seen as a betrayal to their culture?
How are black athletes held to different standards than white athletes?
How do the demographics of my school impact my relationship with race?
Why are white people often against affirmative action/diversity/equity programs, especially for black people?
How did my upbringing affect my perception of race?
Why is it considered rude to not speak in English around people who only speak English?