QuickWrite of the Day #53: Reflecting on current events
"Writing can be used as a vehicle to express ourselves as we negotiate the journey through our lives” (Gallagher, 2011: p. 24)
Today’s QuickWrite of the Day:
Recently, several protests against police brutality and racism have erupted in America and around the world after George Floyd, an unarmed black man, was killed by police.
In light of these events, today’s QuickWrite asks you to reflect on a quote by American activist, academic and author Angela Davis who said:
“ In a racist society, it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be actively anti-racist.”
What does this quote mean to you? What do you think the difference is between being ‘not racist’ and ‘actively anti-racist’? If you’re not sure, do some research, have a conversation with someone else about it and write a personal reflection.
To see an ABC BTN news report for children and young people about the recent protests in America, click here.
For information about how to stand up to racism, see ReachOut Australia’s guide for young people here and the Australian Human Rights Commission ‘Racism: It Stops with Me’ campaign, information and resources page, available here. To see a list of resources for Australian anti-racist actions, donation sites and letter templates to contact MPs regarding deaths in custody, click here.
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Happy writing!
