CREATING
YOUR
PATH
Oppression:
Oppressed people are not independent thinkers controlling their own destiny; their future is determined by the oppressor.
Deconstruction of the image and message:
Who is defining you as a black male?
Excelling in the 21st Century:
Media Messaging
Code switching
Stereotypes
Systems
Beyond majority narrative
Worksheet #1
What is your core identity as young black men in America?
Group discussion activity
What is your Counter Narrative?
The Counter Narrative
The counter narrative is told by people of color. Through their voice Lived experiences, reality can be translated into rich autobiographical, historical narratives stories that are steeped in cultural heritage, traditions, and values. The counter narrative empowers and provides a voice to disrupt the dominate narrative.
How do you define stereotypes?
Navigating systems to Excel
How do you present?
Appearance
Verbal
Body Language
Demeanor
How do you show in different spaces?
Family
School
Community
Introductions:
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School
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By Jason Shankle, Founder of Inner Self and Wisdom, LLC
and H. Ray Keith