Hi Seniors,

This week we will have some practice with lens analysis. You will watch a 10-minute YouTube video of a Lani Guinier, who is a lawyer, scholar and civil rights activist. In the video, she discusses the issue of class (Marxist lens) and race (postcolonial lens) in America. She is responding to the question, "How could we make sure that not just the upper echelon of black folk get the hookup this time around, but as it trickles down to everyday black people--so that we don’t see classism enter a black America and get worse over the next four years?"

 

For this assignment, please complete the following:

1. Watch the YouTube video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4diifDrgME
2. As you watch, take notes of any key phrases (at least 3) that Prof. Guinier says that help inform your thinking about race and/or class. Note the time that she says the phrases you have chosen from the video. You will likely have to watch the video more than once. 
3. Part 1 of video analysis:  Write a 1-paragraph analysis of at least 3 quotes from the video. That means at least 3 paragraphs total for this part.
4. Part 2 of video analysis: What do you think are the implications of what Prof. Guinier is saying in terms of students in the public education system (even consider CPAA specifically)?

Post your response to the blog by Saturday morning, 10/9.


Let me know if you have questions,


Ms. Paraiso