After reviewing the information in the Learning Module, write a journal that explores and analyzes the controversial topic of white privilege and colorblindness. There are more than two sides to this argument as explained by Joyner Lucas, who interprets the meaning and explains his inspiration for writing the lyrics to “I’m Not Racist.” (Links to an external site.) Scholar Peggy McIntosh examines this topic and provides a list that delineates this topic into what the privileged and non-privileged can and cannot do. In addition, Tim Wise deconstructs the denial of white privilege and color blindness to students arming them with the tools to raise consciousness (both their own and others) without feeling guilty about something they inherited by default. Explore the meaning of these terms and how they often work together to sustain systemic racism e.g. claiming color colorblindness and denial of being aware of race, which is also a denial of the rich cultures of all peoples). In addition, you can discuss remedies and resolutions that address the possibility of deconstructing privilege and denial in order to realize a more equitable society for future generations.Focus on a unifying theme or thesis (main point) that you want to exploreReview the resource materials, which contain information that can guide your writingDon’t feel that you have to cover every topic and don’t simply summarize (retell) what you’ve read or viewedThink critically about the meaning of the topic or theme, e.g., colorblindness, white privilege, implicit bias, the racial underclass, systemic racism, etc.Your entry must include your name, class, CRN and word count at the top of the pageInclude an original title that signifies the journal’s contentInclude a resource (and brief summary about its content) that supports your opinion. This can be a video, lyrics, article, graphic, painting or other resource.The minimum word count is 500Check for clarity including syntax, grammar, punctuation, etc. so that the journal is free of distracting errors
