Let's get to the root of racial injustice | Megan Ming Francis | TEDxRainier
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Published 2016-03-21
Megan Ming Francis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Washington where she specializes in the study of American politics, race, and the development of constitutional law. She is particularly interested in the construction of rights and citizenship, black political activism, and the post-civil war South. Born and raised in Seattle, WA, she was educated at Garfield High School, Rice University in Houston, and Princeton University where she received her M.A. and her Ph.D. in Politics.
In her award winning book, Civil Rights and the Making of the Modern American State, shows that the battle against lynching and mob violence in the first quarter of the 20th century were pivotal to the development of civil rights and the growth of federal court power. She is inspired by people who fight for justice–even when the end appears nowhere in sight.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
All Comments (21)
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It’s sad and frustrating that this message is still as relevant today in May 2020 4 years later as it was then.
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Why did the airport woman not complain to the management...the problem is a lot of people are passive. If you see racism happening CALL IT OUT. It is your duty!
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I’m stuck at the fact that she said he does this all the time and he’s still working there.
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Thank you, Dr. Francis. As as African American woman, I apologize for your experience in the airport, and In August 2020, your message is even more relevant. I continue to grieve.
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The comment section has me convinced we are far from destroying racial injustice, this country was built on it and the beneficiaries will never give it up
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"The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed" (Steve Biko).
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Thanks for sharing the details. I'm a retired cop and I confronted this type of behavior by colleagues whenever done in my presence😠. Yes, it's real and yes it can be deadly☠️👹!
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If law enforcement had to pay Blacks $50,000.00 dollars every time they got it wrong, things would change.
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She is my current political science professor.
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INJUSTICE ANYWHERE IS A THREAT TO JUSTICE EVERYWHERE!! THESE WORDS HOLD SO TRUE BYE DR. KING... THANK YOU SISTER
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"My books and my silence will not save these students. But their activism and their courage in challenging the status quo and this movement just might." Justice for George.
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Four years ago this talk is very much alive and visceral today. My sorrow will solve nothing, perhaps my enhanced listening will.
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Solution: 1. DISHONORABLE DISCHARGE From the force. 2. Pension taken away or used as restitution towards victims. 3. Jail time 4. Hire more people of the community vs. Outsiders 5. Psychological Evaluation, before hire and during their term on the force at least 3 times a year.
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This video was filmed 4 years ago & this problem is still relevant today in 2020.... we need a Change! We need Peace! We need to treat each other with Love! I truly appreciate this video! Thank you Megan Ming Francis!
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For me, this presentation is worth listening to many times. Shabbat shalom.
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For years, I've sobbed and have been ANGRY. Ive known I wasn't alone, but it was extremely hard to feel that enough people gave a damn to do anything. I've felt so helpless and disheartened for what feels like my entire life... I will say with the current be circumstances, I've never felt this way before and it's my job to make noise. I won't stop. I have friends and family to stand up for. And I without a doubt am NOT ALONE. ✊🏽
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Her speech had a visceral effect on me, put tears in my eyes. Megan Francis, thank you for exposing the truth.
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Antagonizing people, then saying their aggressive.. smh
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Wow. It's like she stepped into a time machine 4 years ago. So necessary to be heard today!!
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Beautiful, Strong and Smart Woman!! My daughter is taking political science with a minor in law because she has an intense passion towards racial injustice. So Thankful to God!
