Bell gave us a great deal to both laugh about and to seriously "chew on" through his talk on Weds. To begin your blog, write your initial reactions to the talk itself. What ideas did you hear (or images and examples did you see) that you responded to? When did you laugh? When did you feel uncomfortable? When did you feel angry? Why?
Throughout the talk, Bell references specific times in our history when men and women have attempted to initiate real conversations about race and racial inequality. Which examples did you respond to? Who does Bell name as those who are actively attempting to ignite that conversation for us today? How do we become a part of that conversation? Is it our responsibility to join that conversation? Why?/Why not?
Bell's final call is to the white folks in the audience. "Talk to your people; get them in line; have a conversation about "low" and "high" level forms of racism; get "woke," etc. How did you respond to this message from Bell?
You should write 2-3 well-developed paragraphs that draw on specific examples from the talk. It should be clear to me through your response that you attended and paid close attention to the ideas in the talk.
Please title your blog: Blog #6: Kamau Bell
This is due before class on Oct. 3rd.
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