Redefining Black
As you will notice when following this link, there are many definitions of the word black/ Black. Most of know it as a very dark color or in association with a race of people that either have dark brown skin themselves or of being of African decent.
Please take a look at the definitions provided by Merriam-Webster, paying close attention to definitions 2, and 4-10.
Reflect and please consider the following questions:
Have you heard definitions like this before?
How did those definitions make you feel?
If you do not identify as Black, how do you think those definitions make Black people feel?
Is this truly what Black means?
How do you think we can get people to really understand what Black/ black is?
Redefining Black
After watching this video, proceed to the Jambord and add a few words to help us redefine black/ Black.