This week’s readings, “The Power of Identity Politics” and “Too Latina To Be Black, Too Black To Be Latina”, expanded my understanding of “Identity Politics”.  Identity politics” purpose is to make society fearer, more tolerant and more equal. Alicia explains that even though race, gender and class are socially constructed categories they have major impacts on people’s life especially when it comes to the resources, they have access to.  She mentions that these difficult conversations are need because if not real multiracial and intersectional coalition can’t be built. “Too Latina to Be Black, Too Black To Be Latina”, was really good, very relatable and had my emotions running all over the place. Both these reading is an eye opener and also us to be awoke and remain awoke because this is live, and we need to face what is going on in our society. Last weeks taught us about women’s movement and oppression especially when black and is a female. However, this week’s reading went into dept with real time events and actions of ignorant and a failed humanity. It is very much relatable as I am a black woman and has never had a black hatred experience until now. The reason I personally call it black hatred is because that exactly how I feel about those behaviors (due to one’s skin color).

I would like to expand on less resources being in the Black and Hispanic communities.  I see this in my community everyday especially whenever I exist and return. Comparing white communities to Black/Hispanic Communities it is so obvious of the privileges amongst us. When it comes to fast food restaurants, healthcare facilities and schools. Let’s talk about the crime rate!