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Black Superhero Representation
Black Superhero Representation
Creating Our Own Hero Comic Cover
for the Black Community <3
Created by Iliana Ureno & Jacob Gonzalez
"The Marvel Universe has all kinds of superheroes and villains with many diverse powers and backstories…but not so much diversity in races.
The Cinematic Universe of Marvel is 61% white actors and only 20% Black/African American actors.
That's 3x the amount of white superheroes.
41% of the Black/African American actors come only from the film Black Panther.
Without Black Panther, that 20% would go down to 11%.
Why the Representation Matters
It is important to break the stereotypes for communities of color so that they can be seen as heroes. Superheroes are important role models for children.
Young people of color should be able to see themselves within these characters, especially if one can relate to their appearance."
Meet Chrona: able to reverse time in order to prevent bad situations involving racism, police brutality etc.
Meet Mr. Inevitable: a peacemaker. Can handle any situation at all peacefully no matter how difficult or extreme.
When there is an incident, Chrona reverses time to go back to before it happens so Mr. Inevitable is able to take care of it peacefully. The bad guys face their consequences for attempting before anyone can be harmed.
The Brain on Racism
The Brain on Racism
Created by Ivy Ramos
"Media fuels the use of microaggressions because it gives racists a safety blanket to say 'I meant it as a compliment.'"
What is a Microaggression?
A microaggression is a term being used to describe acts of racism, homophobia, and acts of hate against oppressed minority groups.
These could be comments like “You speak so well!” or “You’re pretty for a Black girl” when speaking to a Black person.
Microaggressions are a result of nationwide generational racism and they are a poison to the reinvention of racism in America.
“You don't act black”
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“You don't act like what I believe to be the stereotypical loud, confrontational, and angry view of black people.”
How to Respond:
“Can you explain what you mean by that?”
“What makes you think that?”
“Why do you think it's okay to say that?”
But be sure to pick these battles carefully for your personal safety.
Fashion Crisis
Fashion Crisis
Created by Aniya Kurney
"There is a high demand to end racial discrimination in the fashion industry, which contributes to the lack of job opportunities in the field.
A solution can be starting a clothing brand that embraces the Black culture and creativity that can advertise work from Black designers all over the world. They will be able to showcase their designs and show themselves through their work, giving them the proper exposure they deserve and creating opportunities."
Read Aniya's Proposal:
New from PAK Design Co..pdf
WHY REALITY NEEDS REPRESENTATION
WHY REALITY NEEDS REPRESENTATION
Created by Mason Lukacs
"In many of our major industries here in the U.S., representation is superficial and only brought up for a good image of the company."
Out of all actors, nearly 60% are white and 25% are non-Black people of color.... leaving a small percentage of <15% Black actors.
My SKIN is PERFECT Too
My SKIN is PERFECT Too
Created by Gabriela Carias
"My skin, a rich golden brass. It’s handled with class. My hair; as soft as wool, so luscious and full.
Yet I can’t be seen beautiful by the eyes of the beasts, the high men in their suits. Like a spoiled fruit, I’m tossed aside, not seen as divine or as fine as wine.
I, the peach, hang limbless -- the trees. No one reaches, no one preaches.
The ropes around my stems, it tears and pulls, it doesn’t phase them."
Learn More About the Importance of Representation:
Learn More About Gabriela's Inspiration:
Breaking the Code
Breaking the Code
Created by Nicole Kennedy
Book of Codes.pdfAssociating Black people's clothing, or anyone's clothing, with racist and sexist policy as an excuse for professionalism and safety has consequences on how Black people are viewed by others and even themselves.
Dress codes create biases that affect Black people academically, socially, and emotionally.
Common forms of discipline include changing out, suspension, and being sent home. All of which result in taking learning time from students
Black workers have been denied jobs and even fired for hairstyles like locs, braids, and afros. Some like Chastity Jones were even given the job -- on the condition she cut her locs.
Black women are 20.8% more likely to be suspended as a consequence of a dress code than White women.
Breaking the code completely means:
banning dress codes that label Black hairstyles or garments as unprofessional or inappropriate.
Updating dress codes at school in a consistent manner that aligns with students' voices, expression, equity, and body diversity/positivity.
Stray away from gender-based dress code.
Ban the use of expulsion as a discipline and establish an appropriate time to code students.
Speaking to and educating employers and faculty on discriminatory policy at district, council, or city meetings.
Hair Discrimination
Hair Discrimination
Created by
Hassan Mc Gill & Isaiah Bamishaye
86% of Black teens who experience discrimination state they have experienced discrimination based on their hair by the age of 12.
Black women are 30% more likely to be made aware of a formal workplace appearance policy.
Black men and women are 1.5x more likely to be sent home from the workplace because of their hair.
"Dove and the CROWN Coalition (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) , in collaboration with former State Senator Holly J. Mitchell of California, introduced the CROWN Act in 2019 to ensure protection against discrimination based on race-based hairstyles in the workplace and public schools by extending statutory protection to hair texture and protective styles such as braids, locs, twists, and knots.
The movement was created to show black men and women that they should not be forced to divest themselves of their racial-cultural identity by changing their natural hair in order to adapt to predominantly white spaces in the workplace or in school."
States where the CROWN Act is law: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Virginia, Washington.
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