Complete the prompts below, and construct a 2-3 page (PLUS the title and reference pages) reflective journal critically addressing all areas of the prompt. APA 7 format should be utilized (margins, font, the use of a title page, in-text citations of references, inclusion of a reference page with full reference listing of all sources, etc). The prompt questions should NOT be restated verbatim in your journal, instead, the questions should be utilized to guide your reflection, and the journal should be your thoughts and conclusions on the prompt, including evidence to support all of your key points (citations from your readings and other scholarly sources, personal experiences, and practice examples). All submissions must be submitted by the posted due date, and must be submitted through software to check for academic honesty and originality of your submission.
In this section of Stamped From the Beginning, Kendi explores how racist ideas have been intertwined with the American identity. Reflect on the following:
- How does Kendi’s examination of racism challenge or affirm your perspective on the relationship between national identity and race?
- What role do historical narratives and myths about American exceptionalism play in perpetuating racism?
- How does this understanding affect your view on the potential for anti-racism efforts in contemporary society?
Draw on specific examples from the text and consider the implications for creating a more equitable society.