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“If we are becoming a more enlightened society, Zachari challenged, why do Black bodies remain sacrifices at the altar of the American Dream?” -Faithful

I like how this quote shows how racism is just an example of how we are still  uncivilized as a nation

This is a very interesting claim by Mitchell. It’s hard not to agree to her point mainly because there is a lot of truth to it. Minorities make up a very small percentage of the Senate. As policy makers, minorities have far less ability to affect change that would allow progress with the goal of equality in mind.

I think that although the belief that minorities have little potential to change the marginalization of their group it is a saddening thought, what Mitchell is really trying to say here is that white people need to step up to the plate, take responsibility, educate themselves on the experiences of minorities, and use their privilege to change the current situation America finds herself in.

I really like this quote and the responses as well. Whites need to be the ones who see this issue and be there for the minorities. Change can only come through unity.

This is an interesting quote by Mitchell and insightful comments by everyone. I would like to point out that it can be useless at times to try to appeal to moral compass of those in leadership roles. Instead of trying to change how the current leaders work I think people need to organize and protest until the leaders pushing unjust policies are pushed out. 

I felt like this was a very relevant quote right now with Trump’s recent criticism of the media. Is the media for the people, the very rich, or just for themselves?