Religious Moral
Philosophical Studies
#blacklivesmatter
The myth that inequality and discrimination is only faced in the USA has lead to protesting in the UK. This week we are going to hear the story of black people from around the UK and hear their experiences of racism and being treated differently.
The challenge...listen.
Even if you avoid the written work listen to their experiences and think about what difference you could make.
brianella - Glasgow
Brianella is from Guyana a country in the north of South Americas. She moved to Glasgow when she was a teenager and now works in Glasgow as a lawyer. This is her story.
TASK - EDUCATE YOURSELF
1) Brianella has experienced racism since moving to Stirling and Glasgow, in what ways has she experienced discrimination.
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2) What would Brianella want to see change after black lives matter?
3) What was her advice and approaching or speaking to people about #blacklivesmatter?
4) What small difference has Brianella noticed in the last week when she has been out?
Karen - London
Karen was born in London and went to school and studied there. She is frontline NHS worker. she is married to Phil from Edinburgh and have a 4 year old son Luke. This is her story.
Your final challenge for this week. The Blacked Eyed Peas have just rereleased their single Where is the Love. This was first released after the atrocities of 9/11. Will.i.am said the world needs love now more than ever and that is why they have changed the lyrics and remade it.
Watch the video and look at the lyrics below.
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OPTIONAL TASK
Sharing and story is the answer to many of the current views, Like the B.E.P, try writing a song or rap to express what is happening with #blacklivesmatter right now.
TASK - EDUCATE YOURSELF
1) What hopes does Karen have for Luke in the future?
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2) What would Karen want to see change after black lives matter?
3) What is the most challenging thing Karen has found this week? (12.17)
4) Now you have heard Karen and Brianella's story what similarities do you notice?