On January 20, 2021 Poet Amanda Gorman recited her poem “The Hill We Climb” at the inauguration of President Biden. Take some time to listen to this poem: The Hill We Climb
After listening to this poem, reflect and write about the following:
There is a long history of attacks on Asian people in America. As the COVID-19 pandemic arose, violence against Asians in the US increased. This is something all people in America have to reckon with.
Write down all of the emotions you have felt regarding quarantine and COVID-19. Then, write down the emotions you have felt regarding the #BlackLivesMatter movement and the issues that have prompted it. From your list, what is one emotion that is the same between both?
