Watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETR9qrVS17g
Read the article https://www.kpbs.org/news/2018/apr/05/Redlinings-Mark-On-San-Diego-Persists/
Write at least two in-depth paragraphs regarding your reaction to both the video and the article. Dive deep, be specific, give examples from the video and article and discuss your initial reaction (either negative or positive). Address your thoughts and feelings regarding the video and article. Be sure to address the following questions in your write-up:
What have you learned from the video? Was this new information to you, or is it something you were already aware of?
What have you learned from the article? According to the 1936 map of San Diego from the Home Owners’ Loan Corporation (see article or photo above), what is the color of the area you live in San Diego? If the area you live in is not listed on the map, make an educated guess about what color the area would be according to the current demographics of your neighborhood.
How have you benefitted or not benefitted from the racist policy of Red Lining?
Describe the inherent privileges you have in your life as a result of who you are. Keep in mind that everyone -despite your background- has an inherent privilege. For instance, my privileges are listed as follows: Highly educated, cis-gendered woman, Asian American, I qualified for financial aid support in college, my family valued education, socio-economically advantaged, I understand multiple languages, I live in a “good”/affluent neighborhood, learning new concepts comes easy to me, I am able-bodied, etc
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