The N Word

Hello Class:

In the essay, "The N Word" by Jabari Asim, suggests that "the new mass media, while helping to perpetuate damaging images of African Americans, have often been used to counter the most virulent stereotypes" (226).

What does Asim mean by this?  How does he support this idea?    What areas can you think of where African Americans are portrayed in a negative perspective ? How does Obama, Winfrey,and others counter this image?    What is Asim's viewpoint on this?









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Margaret Cho: "I Got This Part"

Hello Class,

In this blog, you will first have to read Margaret Cho's essay on 224-225.  After reading the excerpt, please answer the following questions.

In this essay, what is Cho rebelling against?  What is Cho saying about the way Asian women are portrayed in Hollywood or the media?   By rejecting these images, what is Cho saying about her own identity?

Ms. Wanzo