Description
It's more than slavery.
It's more than a 30 second news clip with a body covered by a sheet and "Police Line--Do Not Cross" tape.
If you've ever wondered "why do they...?"
Join us for a viewing and discussion of "The Hate U Give,” a coming of age story of 16 year old Starr, who is constantly switching between two worlds -- the poor, mostly black neighborhood where she lives and the wealthy, mostly white prep school that she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is soon shattered, forcing Starr to find her voice.
This movie touches on many of the social justice issues that are current events--officer involved shootings, poverty, oppression, etc.--and does so from the unique voice of a teen. This film offers an opportunity for children (and adults) to be in touch with some of the conflicting feelings they may be trying to process after seeing and hearing reports of these types of events. The movie also looks at systemic barriers, bias, and the dichotomy of a Black teen trying to fit into two worlds--the world where she lives, and the world of the school that her parents send her to in a better school district.
This movie is rated PG-13; it does include a scene depicting an officer involved shooting. Please view the trailer prior to granting permission for your student. You can view the trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MM8OkVT0hw
Younger students can comprehend the content, they may not have the ability to completely digest and unpack thoughts and feelings on their own without a parent to facilitate the process. Should you allow a younger student to participate, it is highly recommended you attend with them.
Themes discussed:
- Stereotypes and their use to justify violence and racism
- The cycles of racism and poverty
- “Code switching” or changing speech patterns to blend in
- Community
- Family
- Belonging
- Bravery
- Advocacy
Parents will need to complete the parent/guardian permission slip below.
Volunteer Registration Form (Parent/Guardian Permission Slip)
Please complete this permission slip. Completion of this form is required by all parents.
How to earn community service hours (SSL):
Students can earn three (3) SSL hours for participation in the viewing and discussion, with an additional (1) hour given if the student writes and submits reflections following the movie.
Privacy:
Please, do not share any pictures or likeness of the students as well as personal information such as home address, email or phone number etc. in your paper. Also, please do not include any real-life pictures or images of yourself. We ask that students include their first name, grade and school only on each submission.
Please note:
- A student’s parent/guardian must provide the nonprofit with written approval of the student’s participation in the virtual platform prior to the student serving/volunteering.
- Students must use personal/private accounts (not MCPS student accounts) to engage in the virtual platform.
- Students will only engage with others under the direct supervision of a nonprofit supervisor. The nonprofit supervisor will be directly present in the virtual space (including any breakout sessions) at all times.
- The nonprofit supervisor will initiate and host all virtual sessions. If the nonprofit supervisor is not available to initiate and host the virtual session, the session will not occur.
- Virtual sessions will not be recorded.
- Students should not share or upload any videos, pictures, or images of themselves, unless the nonprofit organization has obtained a signed form/waiver from the student’s parent/guardian authorizing permission/release.
- Students’ email addresses/home addresses or any personally identifying information will remain protected and not shared.
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home until schools resume normal status.
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