ASSIGNMENTS

Assignments: Welcome

PRESENTATION ON A SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUE

Language: The Cycle of Appropriation

This presentation takes a sociological and linguistic perspective on cultural appropriation going through the stages of language as cultural capital, appropriation, oppression, and finally liberation with the example of ballroom slang used by US Black and Latinx drag queens in the 80s and 90s weaved throughout.

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Assignments: My Work

INTRO REFLECTION

Reflection Essay at the Beginning of Spring Semester

In this essay I reflected upon my place within the agency and the future of my social justice work. I discuss my current Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiative and the conflicts I was having with the work.

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LEADERSHIP ASSIGNMENT

Essay on Claire and Leadership

In this essay I detail the conversation I had with Claire, a co-worker in my department. I reflect upon her leadership style as well as my own.

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ASSET MAP PRESENTATION

Fostering Intergenerational Asset-Based Community Development in Chicago's Chinatown During the COVID-19 Pandemic

In this presentation I introduce the history of Chicago Chinatown and provide several community assets that could be used to develop community connection during quarantine and social isolation.

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ABCD REFLECTION

Essay on Asset Based Community Development

In this essay I talk about asset based and deficit based based work at my internship and in my life and talk about my perspective on communities.

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FINAL REFLECTION

In this reflection I look back to the beginning of my internship and struggles opening up. I look back on how I have grown and the network I have gained through this experience.

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