BOOK CLUB LOG #1 RESPONSE

Through the website links and information below I have illustrated a relationship between the events that took place in "Warriors Don't Cry" and in today's society. It is amazing that even over fifty years after events such as the ones in Little Rock, Arkansas and laws against integration, it still occurs today. Most discrimination is viewed through television and media, aimed for humor, but in reality, it occurs in everyday life. Many movies, including children's, also contain acts of prejudice. So the lasting question is...Will it ever end?

Racism and Discrimination vs. Education

This video clip gives a short background of race, discrimination, and the world of education.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdvjdHMEEx0&feature=related

Racism in Children's Books

Click on the link below to read this article about Racism in Children's Books... who would have ever thought!

http://nhaeyc.org/newsletters/articles/Racism_in_Childrens_Movies.pdf

Human Right's: Don't Discriminate Video

No Matter Where You Are, Or Who You Are... Discrimination Occurs Today

...So put a stop to it...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBOfgbAQ8R8

Discrimination: TV, Movies, Music...

An episode on Family Guy that discriminates against people in wheel chairs.
http://www.fancast.com/tv/Family-Guy/7716/783510273/No-Legs-No-Service/videos

In the movie "Freedom Writers" discrimination among today's youth is portrayed in an educational setting where students are taught that they can rise above gang violence and make a difference.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT0L1U-Rdj4

Another look at "Freedom Writers" through a review.
http://www.fancast.com/movies/Freedom-Writers/90034/268416522/Freedom-Writers/videos

"Freedom Writers"- the story behind the story.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0PRB4YsXn4

The movie "Crash" deals with the daily issues with face concerning race and gender. The trailer and plot summary:
http://www.fancast.com/movies/Crash/90367/614468631/Crash/videos#top
http://www.fancast.com/movies/Crash/90367/synopsis