Is All that Glitters, Gold?

3/18/2019

Click the image to read an article, then analyze the image. After compare what the article says to what the image reveals. Comment intelligently, academically and with fidelity.

1. INCLUDE: First initial AND last name AND class period.

2. Respond in no more than 10 sentences and no less than five.

3. You MUST respond to at least TWO other posts from any student. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.
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Be clear about your position
Provide specific support for your argument
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CAUTION!! Do NOT embarrass me, yourself, your class, the English department, the school or your parents with tasteless, meaningless comments. This is for a grade.

DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.

Due: Fri., Mar. 22, 2019 11:59 p.m. CST

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M.Hollywood 2nd

3/18/2019 06:29:08 pm

The image depicted reminds me of a quote that says “Find out what is real gold and not gold plated”. The image shows him covering up what’s really there to be something that’s considered better or more valuable. Just because something is viewed as better that doesn’t mean you have to change what’s really there because being true to yourself is so much more comforting. The information in the text shows that society is becoming more aware about the problems in America. It’s becoming important to everyone and not just one race. Even though the comparisons are made to blacks those same comparisons can be made from the other minorities as well. I think awareness will continue to grow and changes will continue to be made, and eventually we will truly all be equal.

M Taylor 1st

3/18/2019 08:44:13 pm

Being true to one’s self is an important key factor in life and deceiving yourself with glitter n what seem to not be you.. isnt a good route to be on but i too believe that awareness is being to grow with the problems n today’s world and one day hopefully you will truly all be equal.. ya never know

Marqueshia Richardson

3/19/2019 09:43:55 am

The reason I agree with you is because being true to yourself if very important and growing awareness is also important but I just hope that many people (no just the blacks) will not only see the awareness but act on it and start having a mind to actually change what is holding people captive in general.

M. Sanchez 6thpd.

3/22/2019 01:46:44 pm

It is important not to forget who you are no matter what you been through because we all face things some worse than others. Hopefully society can reach the day where equality actually means equality.

T.Young 2nd period

3/22/2019 08:46:16 pm

I strongly agree with this statement because people would rather show off the fake rather than embracing what they truly have.

K. Brown 8th hour

3/22/2019 11:06:25 pm

Covering something bad up with a facade of glamour does not actually make that thing beautiful. If another it heightens it into a new form of ugly and uncanny.

Marqueshia Richardson

3/19/2019 09:47:41 am

I agree, as I look at this picture you would just automa think "this picture is talking about slavery" true but the portrait is not only talking about slavery to people but to technology,the food we eat, t.v perhaps it all enslaves not only black people only but everyone and hopefully awareness raises and not only that but I hope actions take place.

T.falls 6th

3/22/2019 01:08:13 pm

I kinda a agree with your interpretation because we know about the restrictions put on us but we still over come them.

J. Jackson

3/24/2019 02:02:23 pm

I agree that's whaT I also assumed when I seen the picture it's more to it then we all know.

Z Holmes Pd 3

4/21/2019 11:35:46 am

I agree. Everybody is a prisoner of the u.s in some kind of way.

N.Brown8th

3/19/2019 01:13:21 pm

i agree that just because something seem better doesn't mean it is. Looks can and will be decieving.You never know what another person is going through.

C. Swann

3/19/2019 08:24:03 pm

How can we be true to ourselves if we don’t know who we are?

J .Jackson

3/24/2019 02:03:55 pm

How would you not know who you are ..You can be true to yourself. . if you don't kno who you personally are that's a problem ..

L.Allen 2nd Period

3/19/2019 09:45:41 pm

I agree, but even though we are making progress in certain areas doesn't mean we as blacks are fully "golden" and the image of him painting the chains shows that we are changing and improving the negative norms or reputations that was given to us.

Keiyana E 3rd pd

3/22/2019 09:56:42 pm

I agree. The chains a merely a distraction. They hold us back from what we are really meant to be.

Z Holmes Pd 3

4/21/2019 11:34:19 am

I agree with the end, Minorities are starting to become more aware of our restraints. If we start to change statistics more and more, we'd be unstoppable.

M Taylor 1st

3/18/2019 08:38:44 pm

Reading the 5 fact article and referring myself back to the picture.. it’s show that the young man in the photo is painting black chains.. gold..
gold representing the better of things
in the article it says that whites benefit from advantages that black do not have and the chains being the advantages that a young black male has.. just simply a black african american has differing from advantages a white person has... he’s turning it into something more fit to what he believes he can achieve or what should be an order or what he wants to be seen as.. what opportunities that is held back from him may look like from the outside looking in

N.Brown 8th

3/19/2019 01:09:25 pm

i agree that the image shows restrictions that we have to break in order for us to be considered equal.Also since whites have more opportunities we have to create our own opportunities.

T. Jones 2nd

3/19/2019 11:28:46 pm

I agree. we must break this chain of not being treated equal or that we are not good enough.

L.Allen 2nd Period

3/19/2019 09:52:33 pm

I absolutely agree with your comparison and perception of the chains representing advantages or privileges whites do not have. Also, the chains representing opportunity for all us blacks.

M. Hollywood 2nd

3/20/2019 03:43:10 pm

I didn’t interpret the picture that way but your idea gives me a different view point of what the picture could possible be representing

D.Gadson 6th

3/21/2019 10:04:31 pm

You made some good comparisons and I agree with you that we may have to step out of line and break chains when needed.

M.Chavez 2nd pd.

3/22/2019 02:50:01 pm

I agree with you, black and/or african americans are set behind only by the color of their skin, and it shouldn’t be this way at all.

Keiyana E 3rd pd

3/22/2019 09:59:55 pm

Yes, the chains are representing the better of thing that are given to privileged people.

M. Mason

3/22/2019 11:38:14 pm

I agree. The image depicts that he wants to have the same opportunities and whit people but yet he is still held back for some reason.

Marqueshia Richardson

3/19/2019 09:40:12 am

This picture tells me that many people see the problems and boundaries but it is covered up and made pretty. This picture is portrayed as being targeted towards the black people and how anything that is against them or holding them as slaves is covered up.

C.Swann

3/19/2019 08:25:17 pm

He covered them because he wants to be someone he’s not. That’s common.

T. Jones 2nd

3/19/2019 11:27:24 pm

yes, he is trying to hide the reality behind the chains.

T. Young 2nd period

3/22/2019 08:49:47 pm

I agree with you that the picture is demonstrating a man hiding what he really has but painting it gold to appear more pretty and good, while its probably not.

N.Brown 8th

3/19/2019 01:00:56 pm

This image speaks life by showing how african americans would much rather hide the truth then tell the truth.The image is a perfect demonstration of a cover up story.Black people would rather cover up their pain than speak up about it.Like William Faulkner once said, “Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the world...would do this, it would change the earth.” This quote shows that you should laways want to voice your truth and never be afraid.

M. Hollywood 2nd

3/20/2019 03:47:54 pm

Everyone wants to hide who they are no one wants the embrace themselves but it’s not only in the black community it can be found in all races.

A.Crow

4/20/2019 12:03:57 pm

I agree people of color need to grow out of this and embrace our culture. Be proud of your thick hips and 4c curly hair. Stop trying to hide your true self from the world.

M. Chavez 2nd pd.

3/22/2019 02:52:31 pm

I agree, no one should cover up their roots, they make you who you are, and even stronger, and could set you up for who you could be. black and African americans overcame all of the difficulties they were faced with and made white people put their feet in their mouths.

T.falls 6th

3/22/2019 09:17:02 pm

People of color will go completely out of the way to hide a secret but in reality it’s easier to just reveal the truth.

T.Tate 8th

3/22/2019 10:08:27 pm

I agree, “A close mouth doesn’t get fed,” so why not speak up for what you want . I believe they are afraid to hear the worse , but they would never know until they speak up.

C. Capel 6th

3/22/2019 10:26:27 pm

But when we speak up we're delusional ,which is crazy .

M. Cain 2nd

3/22/2019 11:25:44 pm

I agree most black people would rather suffer in silence than address the root issues.

M. Mason

3/22/2019 11:39:15 pm

Some people are afraid of the truth even thought it may set you free or hurt even more.

Cherish Swann

3/19/2019 08:23:14 pm

“Ignorance is bliss” was all I heard growing up and while looking at this image, it screamed the phrase. “You do better if you knew better” but in our generation who actually wants to know better. We like being ignorant. We enjoy our lack of knowledge and make humor out of it. It’s cool to be dumb and when confronted about doing such we become belligerent.That right there is why we’ll forever be boxed and chained. We live in an enslaved state of mind and that is intentional.

Z. James 8th

3/20/2019 07:54:24 am

Once we learn about our self-worth and increase our knowledge, we'll unstoppable. The most dangerous thing that a Black person can have is knowledge. Let's stop letting that knowledge fly over our heads and and advantage of such.

M Taylor 1st period

3/20/2019 07:08:16 pm

and it’s crazy how true that is.. most of people are so locked up in the trends and social media.. social status and unfortunately more along with that.. that they become oblivious to what’s happening in reality causing all the blockage and the lack of knowledge

D.Gadson 6th

3/21/2019 10:10:45 pm

You made a good point ! The longer we don’t want better for ourselves or transform in a better state of mind we will continue to be boxed or chained up in this category.

A crow 5th period

3/22/2019 08:08:09 pm

I have to agree with you a lot of us don't even care about the situations that were put in now. We're treated different because of our skin color and a lot of us truly don't even know our worth.

A.Crow 3pd

4/20/2019 12:12:31 pm

I totally agree with your statement. Black kids nowadays rather sit at the back of the class and play for the whole class period. While the white kids actually pay attention and take in all the information the teacher is giving them.

L.Allen 2nd Period

3/19/2019 10:30:54 pm

The action of the man painting his chains gold reveals that as much as blacks try to free themselves from the shackles that we were placed in, we are unable to because we have the wrong tools or maybe cause we are putting ourselves in an allusion of success. However, I do believe the gold chains symbolizes our freedom and liberation in America as we are constantly putting in the effort to change for the good in many ways as possible.

Z. James 8th

3/20/2019 07:51:32 am

I think to disagree because another interpretation I got from this image was a slave and that transition of the slave becoming a rapper one of the biggest slaves in America. Slaves wore shackles, while rappers where golden jewelry and are controlled by the music industry to look and act a certain way to influence its consumers.

T. Jones 2nd

3/19/2019 11:25:36 pm

The image reveals that African Americans are put in situations where we are expected to prosper yet we are also chain downed or limited to certain things. We live in a world where we have to fake the reality to fit in or feel more valued. In the picture he is painting his black chains gold to show that African Americans are doing better bet not enough because the chains are still on. The article emphasizes that as a whole we are slowly but surely progressing. We are becoming more aware and trying to change our situation although we are still lacking equality.

C. Haamilton 5th

3/20/2019 06:11:30 pm

I agree because they do expect us to be able to do what they do and get the same things they get and not have any excuses even though we go through more . We also get less opportunities than they do. But we are progressing and be more aware about what they are trying to do and trying I change it .

J. Griffith 2nd

3/22/2019 08:30:50 am

I agree because we’re often faced with difficult situations and are limited.

C.Capel 6th

3/22/2019 10:24:05 pm

Now THISSSSS hit the nail on the head.

M. Cain 2nd

3/22/2019 11:27:47 pm

I completely agree this image is saying that although black people are doing better there are still many limitations holding us back.

Z. James 8th

3/20/2019 07:47:08 am

Referring to he article and the image gives the message that just because we turned it into jewelry, it doesn't mean we're still not in shackles. Just because we're making progress doesn't mean that their still isn't something holding us back. Their are still many disadvantages that we go through.Their are many realizations that need to be made and analyzed. No matter how many good things they tell us we are still slaves to this country.

C. Hanilton 5th

3/20/2019 06:07:02 pm

I agree, just because we get more doesn’t mean that people are still not making things to go against us . Like they don’t control us with slavery but they control us with the opportunities they provide us with . So don’t get complacent and settle just because whey give us alittle aging stuff .

T cherry 6th period

3/21/2019 03:11:04 pm

I feel like we as African Americans sent glorifying our strain and the blockades we had to go through to come up. That's why I'm a way I disagree with what you're saying.

J. Griffith 2nd

3/22/2019 08:29:14 am

I agree because you can change what’s on the outside but that doesn’t mean you can change what’s inside.

M. Sanchez 6th of.

3/22/2019 01:41:16 pm

This is true, improving doesn’t mean that you have finished it just means you started to do better and can continue. Just don’t let other people that will never be in your shoes determine what your future will look like.

I. Chancellor 8th period

3/22/2019 09:11:10 pm

In agreement, it is showing that we have not made it to the point of freedom. To be honest, there are laws that are holding us down as race, making our life a hard one to live. With all honesty, we as race need to stand up and try to defeat those disadvantages against us. You are so right, because we have to figure this thing out, to let our future generations be truly free. With all honesty, that is disgraceful that we are slaves to this country and some don’t even know it.

T.Tate 8th

3/22/2019 10:14:01 pm

I agree, we can reach our highest peak and still get torn down. No matter what we do, they will always find a problem. So as you stated we are still slaves to this country .

Juquanmorgan 1stperiod

3/20/2019 08:00:32 am

The image is showing how some gold are real/fake how they just cover it with golden color doesn't make it real thats why you need to burn the gold before you wear it because it's not wat it seem just like people they are not what they seem.

C. Hamilton 5th

3/20/2019 06:02:10 pm

The picture depicts two things to me. First it says that even though slavery is not here the same way it was back then but they still try to control us and cover it up with the laws and opportunity they try to stop us from getting . Also , it shows that don’t always believe what’s on the outside, that there are always something deeper and under the mask . Nothing is always as it seems . There is something deeper.

T cherry 6th period

3/21/2019 03:08:06 pm

When you stated "nothing is always as it seems" it hit the needle right on the bullseye. Although you may see two people in the same position making the same money dosent mean one person didn't work harder than the other to get there. That's why u feel like your statement is true!

I. Chancellor 8th period

3/22/2019 09:00:43 pm

In agreement, the picture can depicted two things, one could be enjoying slavery and the other one could be making your life seem good, even though it is not. With all honesty, laws were created in the past and even now to control our race from actually being free. You are so right, because the outer presence can only be a representative and not the real thing. The article shows all the good things going on for our race, showing our progression in America. But like the picture, even though life seems good, doesn’t mean that it is actually good.

J. Griffith 2nd

3/21/2019 09:11:13 am

Most people think that they can be someone they’re not. Some would often change their appearance and actions in order to feel included. This is quite common in most people. Some would do it in order to feel accepted by others. Most people would do it in order to get an upper hand on others.

T cherry 6th period

3/21/2019 03:05:40 pm

One of the hardest task I had to face as an African American was the conceptualization of what the term "minority" ment. We of course are the minority but we use that word in a way to denounce who we really are as a culture. In the article it presents constant growth of the black community from statistical data. Meaning that we are able to break free from those chains shown in the picture above..but to cover up the chains like they aren't present it to even glorify them as your one and only set back in life is dubious.

Estevan Salas 6th

3/22/2019 05:08:27 pm

I agree with your analysis and also appreciate the constant growth that the african american community has made. Hopefully the numbers keep riding though.

K. Gomez 6th

3/22/2019 08:37:03 pm

I agree there’s always been this subtle stigma around the word minority. And it’s great that their is recognition in the growth of African Americans.

K Eagans 3rd pd

3/22/2019 09:20:54 am

Looking at the image and reading the articles I gathered that yes blacks are doing better in education but we are still in chains. The image is telling me that the chains are still there but we try to dress it up to make it seem like we are better. It might even be saying that education is another way of holding us black people down.

M. Sanchez 6thpd.

3/22/2019 01:38:53 pm

Th article shows that Africans Americans are improving as a whole and have came a long way but still have a ways to go. Just because they are doing good now doesn’t mean that people are going to stop talking down on them, any little thing that goes wrong will alway be thrown back in their face. To society they will always be a minority but just as they have done and are doing they won’t let it stop them from improving and doing better for their future generations.

J James 6th period

3/22/2019 03:21:19 pm

I completely agree. We will always and forever be looked at as not enough. Just because our skin is darker than someone else’s

J Chandler 6th

3/22/2019 11:01:09 pm

I agree and I also think that no matter how much we improve we always be looked at as different an not enough.

K.Brown 2nd

3/22/2019 05:17:14 pm

True ! Yes they might get talked down on and stereotyped but they use that negativity to build themselves up . They sloeky but surely have been gaining confidence in themselves to become more than society expects them to be .

A crow 5th period

3/22/2019 08:02:48 pm

I have to agree with you life will never be easy for an African American due to the fact that nothing is ever in our favor, but you can always make the most out of the any situation that you're put in.

Gonzalez J 2nd

3/22/2019 11:22:50 pm

I agree with you. Even though African Americans are striving now with more education and sports their not going to just stop it there, but continue to take it as far as they can go and change those who talk down

G.Musa 6th

3/22/2019 11:58:25 pm

I agree. It seems that every time blacks take one step forward theres always something to pull them back almost like a bungee cord.

Estevan Salas 6th

3/22/2019 02:28:37 pm

I believe the greyish metal color turning into a polished gold shows that monetary progress within the african american communities has progressed it still weighs their lives down. With the chain not completely gold it shows that there is still work to be done and more equality to be served. The article also says this message as well by showing the gap the whites have when compared to the blacks. Through these facts i think its important to focus on bettering the gap and making more money for the communites they took so much from. The article as a whole shows how minorities in america have always been behind the more privledged.

N. Medina 6th

3/22/2019 08:10:59 pm

I believe the chain represents the same thing you said, we are making progress and making sure things are equal for us.

K.Gomez 6th

3/22/2019 08:42:06 pm

I agree with your analysis of the chains it does insinuate that their is more work to be done when closing the gap. The gap that shows that whites have more privileges that minorities.

M. Chavez 2nd pd.

3/22/2019 03:00:03 pm

The image can be interpreted in various ways, but co-side with the article, my interpretation was that progess is being made within the black and african american community. It’s no secret that the black community is upcoming and thriving. Sadly it’s unfair that they have to work twice as hard just to get to where white people are. White people would never know the difficulties that the black community has faced and overcame. Closing the gap is one of the best things to happen, giving white people a run for their money, and putting them in there place, especially in today’s social climate.

J James 6th period

3/22/2019 03:20:05 pm

I completely agree. We shouldn’t have to work harder for the same things that are just handed to people on a platter. It isn’t equal.

Estevan Salas 6th

3/22/2019 05:05:30 pm

When whites begin to realize how truly privledged they are in terms of economic status they may begin to treat others fairly. Minorities will one day become the majority.

N. Medina 6th

3/22/2019 08:07:46 pm

I definitely agree , we faced difficulties twice as hard and privilege people don’t understand the work we put in to be where we are.

I Jones 6th Period

3/22/2019 10:37:18 pm

i completely agree, it makes no sense that we have to work twice as hard just to get to where white people are when it should be equal for all .

J James 6th period

3/22/2019 03:18:57 pm

Over the years, African Americans have grown together socially, educationally and finically. This is a great thing for our race being that we have been oppressed by cauciasns for centuries. The worst part about our success is that we are in the same chains our ancestors once wore. From day to day we haven’t no been treated equal and we are not given the same opportunities. The main reason our race is still behind is because we aren’t given the tools to be successful, we have to make those same tools that are just given to others.

K.Brown 2nd

3/22/2019 05:05:47 pm

I agree .It seems that we’ve finally began to catch up and have become “woke” to what we have to offer to this world . Nowadays,I’m beginning to see more blacks become more confident in their skin , their hair , and their knowledge. Although we still have setbacks , we show that we’re stronger than the obstacles we face.

I Jones 6th Period

3/22/2019 10:34:54 pm

i agree, we as black people do not have the same opportunities as white people simply because of the color of our skin .

T.Harris 6th

3/22/2019 10:39:23 pm

Just because we advance our education it’s a threat to others knowing we are on the rise to better things that isn’t negative.

B. Haynes 8th

3/22/2019 10:52:05 pm

Our progress is sort of like a double-edged sword. While we have the potential to be successful and it’s something we want—as shown in the article—we aren’t often held back because of the oppressive system we have rooting against us.

G. Musa 6th

3/22/2019 11:56:51 pm

I agree. We are more of entertainment unto colonizers almost like trendsetters without credit. No privileges just living for others.

K.Brown 2nd

3/22/2019 05:00:38 pm

The picture reveals the misconception that blacks are still at the bottom of barrel when in reality they are rising above . The article supports this analysis because it provides statistics that demonstrate how African Americans are evolving . Demonstrations such as an increased percentage in blacks that have received an high school diploma over the years . The art and article both support this misconception that is usually created by the majority;whites.

T.harris 6th

3/22/2019 10:38:20 pm

Yes they are evolving but people will never let them be great . They feel we will always be under others because of our color .

J Butler 5th and 6th

3/22/2019 11:19:33 pm

I feel as if this pic depicts no progression proving we are still at the bottom. This picture shows our clear confusion and the way they make us feel like we’re rising above in a hidden war.

A crow 5th period

3/22/2019 07:58:17 pm

The article is talking about how black people are slowly coming up. But I believe that the picture is showing a man trying to make something good out of his past.

S. Sanders- 1st Period

3/22/2019 11:25:10 pm

I like how you depict a man trying to make something good out of nothing. The picture could really alert a lot, what you said vs making good out of the circumstance.

N. Medina 6th

3/22/2019 08:06:13 pm

The article talks about how people of color, specifically blacks, have come up since the past. The picture seems to represent how they are going from the bottom to the top. We people of color don’t have it easy and we are finally being recognized. Even though those things are changing in society for the better we still face struggles that our ancestors did but slow progress is still progress. We people of color have to a lot more work to be done but it’ll all be worth it in the end.

J Chandler 6th

3/22/2019 10:57:24 pm

I agree. Even tho it’s little progress it’s still takes us a step in the right direction.

J Mills 2nd pd.

3/23/2019 01:09:42 am

I like the way you described what you saw in the painting because it shows that you had a much more different and positive perception of what was going on in the painting.

K. Gomez 6th

3/22/2019 08:33:07 pm

The picture shows that as much as African Americans try to better themselves, they will still remained chained to their chackles. The only thing different is that they’re higher quality. It’s not new knowledge that we are far from completely overcoming this constant pattern of being put down but so far we have come a long way for a better future. It is true that we all have not had the same opportunities as our white counterparts and we have not been treated the same but that hasn’t stopped some of us from breaking the glass ceiling. In retrospect we recognize all these negative things however we have now been getting closer in closing the gaps.

S. Sanders- 1st Period

3/22/2019 11:21:53 pm

Well you make a valid point, but I’m just not sure if the picture truly speaks as such although we all have different opinions and see from a different eye.

S. Pirzada 6th

3/22/2019 11:39:24 pm

People are still competing in the world regardless if they immunizing the negativity that is reflections of themselves or among their family.

J Mills 2nd pd.

3/23/2019 01:11:34 am

I agree with how you perceived the painting, I feel like even though his chains are gold, he is still being held down by them.

I. Chancellor 8th period

3/22/2019 08:49:08 pm

With all honesty, the picture is showing someone who is in chains, who is painting it gold. To be honest, this means that the slave is thinking that its current life is good and honorable. The article is saying a lot of positive things happening for the black community, showing our progress in America. However, if you tie the article to the picture, it is saying that we are making our lives seem good, even though its not. In agreement to the picture, even though we are trying to paint our life as good, we are still facing issues that are impacting our race.

B. Haynes 8th

3/22/2019 10:49:54 pm

I agree. The gold handcuffs are kind of like a façade used to cover up the troubles that black people experience in America only because of their race and the history behind it.

S. Pirzada 6th

3/22/2019 11:30:00 pm

The older generation don't want younger folks to have the same cruelity, but they should be aware of it.

T. Young 2nd period

3/22/2019 09:03:01 pm

The image shows a black man covering his chains, comparing to the chains that blacks was unwillingly force to endure from slavery. The chains represent the suppressed problems and freedoms that blacks are given in this world, The articles described the hardship that blacks are still having to face today. The articles reveal that even though slavery is over we're still held down by either financial, race, mental, or even spiritual chains. We have to come into realization that even though those African American rappers or singers may seem to have it all, remember everything that glitters ain't gold.

M Martinez 3rd

3/22/2019 11:19:40 pm

I pictured rappers aswell flaunting their jewelry but still being pictured as “bad” people. Just because something is “shiny” doesn't mean its worth anything.

C.Capel 6th

3/22/2019 10:22:45 pm

After reading the article and the picture ,it gives me a vibe of confidence within things. Black people have always been thrown under the bus ,and having to work harder for things due to racial issues. During segregation our race was even taught to not complain, but love the things you're in. It's almost like skin, you may not like something about yourself but making it pretty or accepting it makes you feel better. The chains being painted gold creates a softer response to locking us up in style . I'm so not here for it.

K. Banks 6th

3/22/2019 10:59:29 pm

It’s true that if the idea of something is more appealing than it would be more accepted, even-though it could be negative.

I Jones 6th Period

3/22/2019 10:26:58 pm

After reading the article, i came to the conclusion that blacks have came up since the 1980’s. More black people are finishing school and going off to college and finishing college as well. The lower class black families and the lower class white families wealth gap has decreased which is great . In the picture i see a man covering up his shackles with gold paint in the sense of “progression” within the black community but there are still issues they have to deal with . The black community is rising and thriving . It’s just a shame that they have to work twice as hard just to get to the same place as the white community.

K. Banks 6th

3/22/2019 10:59:40 pm

People of color do have to work twice as hard just to make it to the same place.

T.Tate 8th

3/22/2019 10:27:43 pm

The article talks about blacks achievements and the hardships and disadvanges blacks have to deal with compare to whites .Looking back at the image the chains being painted gold are the good things blacks are achieving . The black man with chains shows.Even though all the achievements that have came about .We still are being tied down from the disadvantages ,and other problems that they through at us. No matter what we do they will always look down on us and have that mindset that we are worth nothing.

M Martinez 3rd

3/22/2019 11:17:23 pm

I see your point of view of the chains painted being the success achieved. The “bad” things are still frowned upon.

J. Perez 6th

3/22/2019 11:19:48 pm

The image is a great depiction of how time hasn't changed much. Sure they're painted gold but it doesnt take away from the everything that happened in the past. Even if it looks better its still not where we want it. If it was better those gaps would not exist.

T.Harris 6th

3/22/2019 10:36:55 pm

The picture and the painting of chains remains me of when “ your heart is like a broken plate once u break it sorry cant fix it” . People seem to forget no matter how far we get into the future we will still be tied into the pass. This image and article shows its hard to break away from what was formed before you. All the positive things that has happen to black women around the world have found ways to prove there self in a positive silent way. Over all just because we show a better image doesn’t mean others still don’t look the other way on black women.

B. Haynes 8th

3/22/2019 10:48:11 pm

Although our chains are different, black people are still in shackles in America. It’s shown by how the man is painting them gold, which makes it look better physically, but doesn’t change the oppressive system. From the article, I can see that life for black people in America is becoming slightly better over time, though the picture tells me that there are still disadvantages that hold us back from reaching our full potential. For instance, the money that a black person may earn compared to a white person is significantly different, as mentioned in the article. Personally, I think that black people will slowly reach a better place in America, but until the future generations come to be, there will always be something that makes us take two steps back from progress. After so many years of oppression, there’s still so much more to unpack rather than sweep under the rug.

J. Perez 6th

3/22/2019 11:14:24 pm

It has gotten better to an extant but there are still a lot of disadvantages. All these freedoms we think we have are just a way to keep us quiet and managable. So we think we have something but we're stilI just chained up. Who knows how much longer this will last.

K. Banks 6th

3/22/2019 10:48:30 pm

The stereotypical image of black people is starting to change. With the growth and opportunities being taken advantage of, success is pouring in. I believe the picture interprets the image other people want to view us as. When in reality, it goes beyond that. Although there are still disadvantages to overcome, the process is gradually flowing.

K. Brown 8th hour

3/22/2019 11:11:50 pm

Black people are finally taking the initiative within their boundaries to slowly change and wear away at these chains. Their is destruction but even until the end the best and most effective way will be found.

J Butler 5th and 6th

3/22/2019 11:17:28 pm

I see your point but in essence I don’t see a progression or growth in any of this. I see the enslavement. I see the poor mentalities.I don’t get it.

Gonzalez J 2nd

3/22/2019 11:18:42 pm

I agree with you. Black people are showing embracing who they are and proving they can do whatever they put their mind to

J Chandler 6th

3/22/2019 10:51:46 pm

We as Black have can a long way from were we first stared at as not being considered people. What I got from the reading the article is that year after year we are getting closer to being as equal and as privileged as middle and even upper class white peoples. Even though there some time to go, it’s still getting done. After looking at the video I felt almost totally different. Opposite really. Even though we have came a long way we still aren’t aren’t considered free. We are constantly belittled and told we aren’t good enough based how much money we have and where we stay. If the article is true, then why are we still being societal slaves?

K. Brown 8th hour

3/22/2019 11:09:44 pm

The chains in this picture represent tough situations or hardships. The fact that they ate being painted gold shows that even through times of disability and inequality. blacks were still able to make the best with what they had. This us relevant to the article because the article touches on how the black community is moving forward and growing. Even with all these negative outside forces around them.

J. perez 6th

3/22/2019 11:09:59 pm

The image depicts an illusion. It looks pretty but not underneath. We're still being discriminated against and we're given this false freedom. In the article it looks like its getting better and that the gap is closing but is it really? Are we really going to get the same privileges?

S. Pirzada 6th

3/22/2019 11:13:01 pm

This imagine is a burden though it's nothing to hide from nor the past. I find the chains illustrates a struck man endevouring to reach the top. Referred to unfair "slave of mentality" fighting the incapability to seek for more. Black Americans are still restrained from having status or to open opportunities, but norms have recorded progresses beyond decade. Ruefully, the deals is not enough moreover still finding tactics to share the community.

M Martinez 3rd

3/22/2019 11:13:09 pm

For me the picture depicts something being hidden from one self. Although he knows the chains are there hes trynna cover them up with “gold”. Trying to make things seem “new” or more “valuable” than they really are. Picturing something to be better than it actually is. He’s trying to cover up the fact that African Americans are still belittled even today.

T.Falls 6th

3/22/2019 11:15:23 pm

All 5 points mention in the picture link all show the uprise of African American people over the past years. Americans have finally woke up and realized that we can achieve things that other races could.This is depicted in the photo by the gold covering up the rust on the chains. Symbolizing the beautiful transformation of something old into something new. Lastly I feel as if us African Americans are at are prime right now accomplishing things that seemed impossible years back and this is such an amazing thing to see.

J Butler 5th and 6th

3/22/2019 11:15:30 pm

I feel like the picture depicts there were slaves at one point with no pay and no with freedom they’ve found a way to enslave them once more. Shiny jewelry and flashy things are the only thing that’s meets the eye of a minority and especially the ones who are young with a lot of money. But was this a way of just keeping us in there control again? Does this make us look helpless and stupid again? We can have the same or more money than them and they’ll still try oppress and stoop us. This picture depicts our confusion.

Gonzalez J 2nd

3/22/2019 11:17:16 pm

I feel the image is depicting that don't let whats holding you back be a burden on you being something other than what people expect you to be. The article shows how black people are becoming more educated and showing that that they can do what people think they can't and many more. It's not about where your from but where your at.

D. Tonche 8th pd

3/22/2019 11:38:49 pm

This is the same interpretation I got.

M. Cain 2nd

3/22/2019 11:23:35 pm

The image to me means that for black peoples no matter how far we get in life we are still being held down by the past. Although the man in the image is painting the chains black they are still there. Meaning that although black people as a whole have come very far despite our circumstances their are still many things holding us back. Just like in the article it was pointed out that white people benefit from advantages in society that black people don’t have or experience. Black people still are not completely free in my opinion and part of that it our own doing and part of it is societies.

D. Tonche 8th pd

3/22/2019 11:37:45 pm

My interpretation of the image was that the black community has used their disadvantages to their benefit. Like a parent learning from their struggles and working towards a better future for their kids.

D.Tonche 8th pd

3/22/2019 11:35:09 pm

The article discusses the progress the black population has been able to achieve in terms of economy and education. The image is a black man who is tethered by chains and colors them golden. I conclude that the image relates to the article because it introduces the concepts that the black population is improving and using the elements that hinder them to their advantage. For example, black people have the odds stacked against them and proceeded to change them by creating a better future for upcoming generations. Like black students who struggled to pay for school have now started foundations that give scholarships to other future black students.

J. Maple 8th

3/23/2019 12:06:48 am

i agree. alrhough whites are still advantaged, black people are making progress towards improvement.

S. Sanders- 1st Period

3/22/2019 11:39:45 pm

In analyzing the image, I see a black race male chained, but regardless of chains he see a different outcome potentially since he’s presenting gold color. Gold is meant to be of quality so, in this image it appears the young male of black race expect more regardless what was previous a state of being. The article compared to the image correlate African Americans have been a part of chained positions, but even then do not have to stay as such noting slaved. African Americans do not have to stay slaved in mind. Blacks can have wealth but due to past states, although changes one has to keep pushing or seeing different to achieve more as pit to the rest of an Caucasian race. So, chains show locked up and gold shows one’s hope in change. I see how slavery, race, and being kept down plays a part from the image to the article.

A. Green 3

3/23/2019 12:41:01 am

I totally agree with you. Although we are enslaved in society we have the choice to not let it define us. We can rise above and conquer all our obstacles.

L Delley 3rd period

4/22/2019 06:14:13 am

I agree we can change our mindset.

D.Gadson 6th

3/22/2019 11:41:38 pm

The image can be seen in various ways. As i read I notice it could be about the African American community. The chains may represent when the blacks accomplish something new from the past. Til this day I believe skavery is still occurring so the chain is still formed. It also let us know that the chains are not holding us back or being a distraction in what we as an individual is trying to change.

jordan.b

4/21/2019 11:27:32 am

i agree with what you are saying because so many people can see this picture in a different way and one of those way can be us accomplishing something trivial burdensome.

M. Mason 1st

3/22/2019 11:44:38 pm

The article expresses how a man is held back from moving forward in life. He changes the color from silver to gold to show that he may feel the need or want to change who he is for more opportunies. He isn’t free, because white people make their money from us. The chains remind me of a quote “ Can’t keep a black man down.” He will find a way to break free and make change.

J. Maple 8th

3/23/2019 12:04:47 am

I love this interpretation, although i would have to disagree. we feed into the system, but we don’t recognize it.

S. Houston

3/23/2019 01:17:32 pm

This is a completely different perspective, great idea !

Jniquea jackson

3/23/2019 04:31:46 pm

This is a great way to see this. Every black individual should be like the describe black man.

G.Musa 6th period

3/22/2019 11:55:10 pm

The image paint a picture rather than getting out of bondage, we adapt to it. We overcome it buy making it our new comfort zone and you dont have to agree with me but it's like changing to society, regardless of our achievements we're still tied down. The article slightly pointed out that whites tend to earn more money at the work place, graduate with honors, and have privileges Blacks/ African Americans don't have because of their level of wealth, background and color of skin.

J. Maple 8th

3/23/2019 12:02:14 am

the image depicts the true lifestyle that black people are living. we are still enslaved. there are many things that white people have put into our soicety and we haven’t noticed our plights regarding them. for example, black households make only ten cents in wealth for every dollar that a white household makes. we are still chaoned by the system, and we are unaware and feed into it.

A. Green 3

3/23/2019 12:39:48 am

I totally agree with everything you’re saying. Because we are still enslaved although it’s not physical. It’s financial and emotional instead.

Jniquea jackson 2

3/23/2019 04:29:54 pm

I do agree . Even though it’s not just put in the blue it is aware . Everybody blacks should be working more to stop the unfairness of today times.

A. Green 3

3/23/2019 12:38:04 am

This is a good topic because everything that glitters isn’t gold. That’s with opportunities, people and almost anything else. This goes right along with the quote “the grass isn’t greener on the other side.” Because many get dude tracked by the outer appearance rather than the sustenance. So this is still very important.

S. Houston

3/23/2019 01:16:18 pm

I completely agree we believe the outside represents the inside as well and that’s incorrect.

J Mills 2nd pd.

3/23/2019 01:07:23 am

The image reveals something a little different than what the article does. The article mostly talks about how blacks have been improving over periods of time. Even though the article also states that blacks are still making lees than whites, they’ve been slowly closing the gaps. On the other hand, the painting shows a black man painting his chains gold. To me this symbolizes that the jewlery and materialistic things blacks value make them okay with being a “slave” in some form or another.

L Delley

4/22/2019 06:11:50 am

I agree we do care about material things.

Khaiya Jefferson

4/23/2019 08:46:50 pm

yes i agree we do only care about material things but because we never had.

S. Houston

3/23/2019 01:15:14 pm

I immediately think of the quote “everything that glitters ain’t gold”. This quote simply means everything that’s looks good isn’t always. We as African Americans have allowed ourselves to turn blind to inequality. This is done by believing materialistic things will cover dirt. In the image you see handcuffs that represent bondage from the “superior” race. I completely agree with the article attached to picture. We have lost morality as a race and it’s unacceptable.

Jniquea jackson 2

3/23/2019 04:27:59 pm

Every Africa American is powerful . My mother always told me a saying her grandmother used to tell her “ society is scared of a black man in a suit “. I totally agree with this quote. As in the article black people are proving there worth more and more today . I believe the glitter inside every Africa American is golden .We as black people we are closing the gap between us and the world soon our task will be accomplished.

M.Robinson link

3/24/2019 09:15:17 pm

M. Robinson 1st link

4/18/2019 01:59:48 pm

The african man painting his chains gold tell that much as black try to get freedom,The chains in this picture represent tough situations or hardships The article shows how black people are becoming more educated and showing that that they can do what people think they can't and many more. And i agree blacks should work together to stop things today

A. Crow 3rd pd

4/20/2019 11:58:56 am

African american people are aware of the injustices that happen but, we rather hide them instead of speaking up. Black people nowdays are ignorant to even care about the things happening to the people of their color. We only care about who has the best hair or who's backpack cost the most.

jordan.b

4/21/2019 11:18:32 am

I agree with that 100%. There are actual things to worry about out there and all people think about are expenses and who's better.

Khaiya Jefferson

4/23/2019 08:44:36 pm

Yes but why is that? maybe because we all judge each other and pick on one another for just simply not having as much as the person sitting next to you.

j.bridges

4/21/2019 11:06:22 am

when I see this picture it makes me think of people trying to hide who they really are as a perosn. we as people should'nt try to go by people standards.also, I feel like blacks we're still captive by certian things in our lives and we should be limited by things people put against us.

Z Holmes Pd 3

4/21/2019 11:38:11 am

After reading the article and scanning the picture, I can't help but think we're just glorified prisoners. The gold on the chains represents all the gadgets and things we have that does not hinder the fact that we are all, as minorites, trapped.

L Delley 3rd period

4/22/2019 06:10:38 am

From The Image I see that we are not equal to the whites. It’s like we are still in chains and not equal to the whites. I do believe blacks still have to work harder today than any whites. Every thing that looks good ain’t good for you. We care about what other people see us as instead of what really matters.

Ant Breedlove 3rd

4/23/2019 08:00:41 am

Black people nowdays are ignorant to even care about the things happening to the people of their color.

Khaiya Jefferson

4/23/2019 08:40:17 pm

True but at the same time people of are color need to be shown different in order to want change and a future not ruled and or over powered by another race .

Ant Breedlove 3rd

4/23/2019 08:07:47 am

Chains are merely a distraction of holding us back

Khaiya Jefferson

4/23/2019 08:37:23 pm

This Image represents that we are not equal to whites. It’s like we are still in chains and not willing to step out the regular standards people have of us . I do believe blacks still have to work harder today or anytime in order to prove are quality to the world.

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