Economical And Political Context Flashcards
Who was America’s first African American president?
Barrack Obama (2008-2017)
What did Barrack Obama create?
Many initiatives that aided minority and women’s groups: from universal healthcare, to college and entrepreneurship access funds for the underprivileged.
Why are there still racial tensions amongst American society?
Donald Trump (the president at the time) vowed to reverse many of Obama’s ideas, winning support from mostly white, right-wing Americans who considered such initiatives unfair.
In addition, Trump has insulted other countries (including many in Africa) and refused to condemn violent racist attacks in American cities.
What led to the #blacklivesmatter campaign and what was it utilised for in social media?
Worrying statistics about the amount of unarmed ‘people of colour’ shot by US police.
It has utilised social media to raise awareness of an issue that is often being ignored by mainstream media.
