Injustice Rectified

  I created this video to simply describe who I am. A lot of my identity is held within the roles that I have as an individual. I wanted to show myself in an authentic way, in order to demonstrate where I have come from and where I have been. So much about me has developed in new ways as I have grown as an adult. I wanted the main takeaway of this video to not only be a visual of who I am but an illustration of who I'm becoming. While my "home roots" have had an impact on who I am today, my further independent experiences as a student and professional have shaped my views of the world and have stripped my ignorance. I have been enlightened and I have developed into a more well-rounded person, in preparation for my future social, personal, and professional life. I wanted to title this video "Becoming" because while I do believe in staying true to who you are, I also want to push for active growth and improvement. I think it is so important to be self-reflective a...

  PART I - Close Reads:  The readings throughout this course will serve as the foundation to think critically and reflectively about your identity. (a) Where do you come from? Who are you? How has your identity changed? How do you figure out your identity? (Kirk &Okazawa-Ray, 2010)  I come from Thomasville, North Carolina. A small town with countryside and opportunity. I am a white heterosexual female. I have so many roles and responsibilities that play into who I am. Many factors of my identity entail a large amount of privilege. Part of myself that has changed would be my awareness and activity relating to social justice that I didn't always understand. Going forward I am choosing to recognize the parts of my identity that aren't in my control, but that gives me a running start from a socio-economic standpoint. For me now, it's a matter of taking this reality of my identity and using it for the empowerment and advocacy of others. (b) Which parts of your identity do...