Black activism alone has been insufficient to generate progressive racial change, according to some experts. These experts claim that the right social and political conditions along with technological advances are needed to drive changes in racial equality.
(a) Based on Healy and Barker’s analysis, do you agree or disagree with the experts? Explain your answer.
(b) Why now? According to journalist Jenna Wortham, what are the reasons behind the success of the movement to do something about police shootings and racism?
(c) Compare and contrast the positions of Mariame Kaba and Andrew Yang on defunding versus reforming the police. Summarize each writer’s position, indicate whether you favor defunding the police or reforming the police, and give at least two reasons in support of your position.
(d) Do you agree or disagree with the Brookings Institute that defunding police and prison systems adds value to Black communities? Explain.
(e) What does Ibram X. Kendi say that conservatives and liberals get wrong about antiracism?
Minimum length is 750 words not counting sources. Minimum number of sources is five.
Type your name and total word count in upper right-hand corner of your paper. It’s okay to exceed word minimum. List your sources at the end. Resources: Jack Healy and Kim Barker, “Other protests flare and fade. Why this movement already seems different.
