Basis of Enslavement Reflective Write-up

A. Having reviewed the following Lecture Powerpoint Videos in Module 5, complete a reflective write-up (5 pts):

1) Systemic Racism (29:22),

2) Middle Passage (4:52); and

3) El Mina Slave Castle (35:05)

B. Having read the following Module segments: follow the instructions below to complete the reflective write-up in the form of an original artistic expression (See C below).

4) Bases of Enslavement Module 5.11 and

5) J.A. Rogers handout p. 29-30, p.35 – Reason for America’s Advance &

6) J.A. Rogers handout p. 36-38 - The Molasses Trade

7) Optional additional resource, Franklin text p. 33-40

C. Create an original artistic expression of your understanding of the Basis of Enslavement (i.e. painting, drawing, song, spoken soul, sculpting, etc.) (10 pts).

D. Compose a Personal Reflective Write-up to post based upon the prompt below (5 pts) and respond to 2 postings (5 pts):

Given what you’ve learned, if you were talking to your younger self or a good friend comment on what you would say about your new lens/perspective/understanding and importance of the role enslavement has played in the nation’s development, world status maintenance and how do we begin to use this truth to initiate personal/societal healing. Be sure to cite a fact from each of the sources listed above.

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