Students Commission (producers). (1996). Nobody's Born A Racist.
Video (20 min.). Mennonite Central Committee. Akron University.
"Nobody's Born A Racist" was produced by youth for youth.
This
twenty-minute video engages youth with stories, interviews and
illustrations from their own lives telling how racism has personally
affected them. Directly deals with the following issues:
all Canadians
have immigrant roots; Canada as a multiracial culture; systemic
racism;
and the power of youth to bring about changes. This video
is highly
recommended for youth groups, especially in Canada.
I chose this video because it reflects the ideas and feelings
of youths,
not only in America but, in Canada. It gives ideas how
students can help
try to end racism in schools. I really admire the motivation
inspired by
the Students Commission to produce a video to help their peers
understand
racism and the effects it has on today's society.
1. What sparked the idea to create a video about racism?
2. What is the Mennonite Central Committee and what does it do?
3. Is racism taught or is it biological?
4. Does Canada have the same racist and sexist issues as the
United
States?
5. What can we do, as individuals and teachers, to put an end
to racism?
Michael Henning
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