While the media initially focused on the impact of the Palisades fires, Black,Brown and Asian families have typically been erased or are often absent from Fire Coverage. Today, you have the chance to examine readings that show the impact of the fires on our communities. This serves several objectives: one to correct the assumption that fire victims are only wealthy and only White. Second, to demonstrate out calamities impact us all in a capitalist society; and 3, to teach us a bit about the rich legacy of integration and community that exists in the impacted neighborhoods. The assignment today is to click on at least three links and do a Reflective Journal. If you do not feel comfortable, you are also able to select a reading of choice for our Article of The Week.
Warm-up: Why is home ownership to important? List as many ways or reasons home ownership is the backbone of American society.
Altadena's Untold Black History
Generations of Altadena Devastated by Eaton Fire
Eaton Fires Destroy Historic Altadena
As LA Fires burned, Latino immigrants rushed to put fires out
Wildfires and Latino Communities
California Fires Could Be Leaving Deeper Inequality in Their Wake
