How are issues of race still relevant today?

Answer:

Unaddressed systemic racism is, in my mind, the most important issue in the United States today. And it has been so since before the founding of our nation.

Slavery was America’s “original sin.” It was not solved by the framers of the U.S. Constitution, nor was it resolved by the horrendous conflict that was of the American Civil War. It simply changed its odious form and continued the generational enslavement of an entire strata of American society. In turn, the Civil Rights Movement struck a mighty blow against racism in America, and our souls soared when Dr. King told us he had a dream. But we were and still are far from the “promised land.” And even when America rose up to elect its first Black President, Barack Obama, we may indeed have lost ground as a collective nation along the way.

John Allen

John R. Allen

President, The Brookings Institution

That is our legacy as Americans, and in many ways, the most hateful remnants of slavery persist in the U.S. today in the form of systemic racism baked into nearly every aspect of our society and who we are as a people. Indeed, for those tracing their heritage to countries outside of Western Europe, or for those with a non-Christian belief system, that undeniable truth often impacts every aspect of who you are as a person, in one form or another.

The reality of this history has been on stark display in recent weeks. From the terrible killings of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery, to the countless, untold acts of racism that take place every day across America, these are the issues that are defining the moment—just as our response will define who we are and will be in the 21st century and beyond. Truly, the very nature of our “national soul” is at stake, and we all have a deep responsibility to be a part of the solution.

For us at Brookings, race, racism, equality, and equity are now matters of presidential priority. Addressing systemic racism is a key component of those efforts, with research also focusing on the Latino and Native American communities; faith-based communities, including our Jewish and Muslim communities; and the threat of white supremacy and domestic terrorism also playing a major role. It will also include work on the important need for comprehensive police reform, to include reform rooted in local community engagement and empowerment. We will not solve systemic racism and inequality over-night, and we have so much work ahead. But in a world where we often spend more time debating the nature of our problems than taking meaningful action, we must find ways to contribute however we can and to move forward as a community.

I firmly believe that we as Americans cannot remain silent about injustice. Inaction is simply unacceptable, and we have to stand up and speak out. And if our elected representatives and our elected leadership deny the problem, and refuse to act, then we must take on the responsibility of reform from the bottom up with special attention at the ballot box.

And especially for those Americans who may look like me – a white American male – or come from a similar background, action begins with reflection, and most importantly listening. It’s also about elevating and supporting the voices of those traditionally underrepresented, or even silenced, throughout society. How We Rise is an absolutely critical part of that solution.

Explanation:

Angela wants to know how many families in her neighborhood plan to attend the parade. She puts all 120 of the neighborhood addresses in a hat and draws a random sample of 30 addresses. She then asks those families if they plan to attend the parade. She finds that 40% of the families plan to attend the parade. She claims that 40% of the neighborhood families would be expected to attend the parade. Is this a valid inference?

Yes, this is a valid inference because the 30 families speak for the whole neighborhood
Yes, this is a valid inference because she took a random sample of the neighborhood
No, this is not a valid inference because she did not take a random sample of the neighborhood
No, this is not a valid inference because she asked only 30 families

Which two of Lockwood's actions bring about the resolution in the story?
Lockwood keeps the ghost outside the window.
Lockwood is terrified of Heathcliff.
Lockwood apologizes to Heathcliff.
Lockwood's scream wakes up Heathcliff.
Lockwood keeps the windows closed using books.

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An article tells the life story of an inventor. It begins with his birth then discusses his years at school. After exploring his great inventions, the article ends with his death.
Which choice best describes how the author organized information? (3 points)

a. Cause and effect
b. Chronological order
c. Fact by fact
d. Problem-solution

short dialogue about respecting the elders using the appropriate modals​

When certain mosquitoes bite someone, malaria enters that person's blood, allowing the disease to circulate. It travels throughout the body.

What does "circulate" mean in this passage?

A.to become weaker.

B.to flow around.

C.to form a shape.

D.to cut into.​

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Which of the following should you not do before starting to draft a
composition?
A. Pick a topic of interest
B. Revise the composition
C. Write down everything you can think of
D. Set a time limit for your session

why do you think the parents did not heed to the boys request to buy different things at fair?
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Define dialect (in your own words)

What does Ragueneau hide from his wife when she walks in the shop?
giving money away
a cake
his sword
his writings

Which sentence exemplifies the logical fallacy "authority"? Don't ask my friend to help you plan for the party; she has terrible taste in music. If we don't elect Mrs. Smith to the senate, we will definitely see a rise in taxes. My dentist doesn't believe in taking vitamins, so I don't take them either. We never had any crime until Mr. Jones was elected to office, so it's definitely his fault.

Why do you think it's important to study the DNA of animals like the red wolf?

How to start An autobiography about graduating

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what is the argument being made in this picture

Which is best for boosting body and brain power?
O stress and healthy eating
fast food and activity
healthy eating and exercise
sleep deprivation and dieting

Change the voice of the sentence:
Government has banned the sale of alcohol​

What is the external conflict? What is the internal conflict?
The external is Leamas’s struggle against Mundt; the internal conflict in his weariness if death.

The external is Leamas’s struggle against Control; the internal conflict is his weariness if Mundt.

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One German shepherd responded to one hundred commands.
is this a compound sentence
yes or no

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1. In "The Play," there is quite a discrepancy in the diction used to describe the European settlers vs.

the African slaves. What is the difference and why would Wilson choose to describe them this

way?

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Which of the following would not be a good supporting sentence for an
illustration paragraph with the following topic sentence?
I have never seen a person so committed to a cause.

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Which sentences describe good strategies for transforming your reflective essay into a storytelling performance or speech? Choose all that apply.
A.Strengthen transitions between ideas.
B. Increase the complexity of sentence structures.
C. Add moments of humor where appropriate.
D. Make the language sound more informal.

Stalactites and stalagmites are

A) The opposite of cave formation

B) another term for cavern walls

C) caused by cave formation

D) types of cave formation

Look at the advertisement.

A poster that reads, "Spread music. Not flu." with people sharing earbuds.

Which best describes the target audience of this advertisement?
young adults who are uninterested in health
young adults who want to stay healthy
parents who want their children to get vaccinated
parents who want to bribe their children into getting vaccinated