Most recent public comments by Kathryn Perez https://nowcomment.com/users/28334 https://nowcomment.com/documents/76206?scroll_to=735782 https://nowcomment.com/documents/76206?scroll_to=735782 Brooke, I agree with your point on voting- I think especially around elections and politics, people have the tendency to not look any further beyond these buzzwords. That puts a lot of pressure and credibility on key phrases in politics, news headlines, what people deem the names of certain social issues. And looking even more closely, how even in progressive politics there is still evidence of language shrouded in race. Thu, 13 Apr 2017 09:39:46 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/76206?scroll_to=735778 https://nowcomment.com/documents/76206?scroll_to=735778 This reminds me of the line in The Wire between Carver and Heck: "You can even call this s*** 'war'... because wars end" Reagan painted this issue with this language and the connotation of "War" has been associated with it since. Its interpretation is political campaigns- like you mention perhaps with Nixon and Reagan- would be interesting to look at.. what would be the better name for it? Did Reagan and other's political campaigns leave any room for this "War" to end? Thu, 13 Apr 2017 09:26:04 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/76206?scroll_to=735688 https://nowcomment.com/documents/76206?scroll_to=735688 Alexander points out that Education remains at the forefront of Civil Rights Efforts; however, it is important to note that The New Jim Crow was published in 2010. I wonder if looking at today, she would think the Black Lives Matter Movement is spearheading the civil rights movement of today, or if she would think it is more of a social movement/umbrella theme. The Black Lives Matter movement (if I understand correctly) came about in 2013. Wed, 12 Apr 2017 21:58:12 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/76206?scroll_to=735686 https://nowcomment.com/documents/76206?scroll_to=735686 Throughout this class we've discussed education as an opportunity or avenue out of poverty, drug dealing, and other life styles associated with lower-income, inner city neighborhoods. Perhaps this is why Alexander is seeing this shift of civil right's focus today. The Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s saw many students focus on segregation and racism in social settings. Today, there is no legalized segregation in public spaces, the instances of racism and segregation are less-surface level and more embedded in infrastructural workings (like within recruiting or college admission processes). Education today, perhaps, is what people/activists are seeing as the factor they can most influence and change... unfortunately forgetting about those who may not be pursuing higher education (this endless cycle!!!) Wed, 12 Apr 2017 20:18:18 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/76206?scroll_to=735679 https://nowcomment.com/documents/76206?scroll_to=735679 This statistic and your point that even though we know the factual numbers, people still do not change or think there is something wrong, makes me think of the question Professor Williams asked the other day in class: If we remain positive or negative about bringing change to/helping change these communities, and their futures. I think that our acknowledgment of the blatant discrimination tells us that the future could be bright; however, it makes me very cynical towards the people in the policing infrastructures that are not willing to acknowledge this 80% and that these practices perpetuate racism. Who can change this 80%? Wed, 12 Apr 2017 19:48:17 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/70146?scroll_to=669284 https://nowcomment.com/documents/70146?scroll_to=669284 Carter, this is a great point and I agree. Simon, within the first season alone, has created a dynamic spin on seeing and understanding character as human. I think that that is one of the greatest strengths of the series-- the viewer is always being challenged, you cannot predict anything especially about character growth. I also appreciate that you don't necessarily have that "hero" or "villain", everyone is human and has their own story. Thu, 02 Feb 2017 01:36:40 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/70146?scroll_to=669255 https://nowcomment.com/documents/70146?scroll_to=669255 The Wire acts as a new platform for Simon to share his stories (perhaps a new direction/trend we may see in the future?). As we discussed in class, this series brought a new idea to studying the intersection of politics, society, and economics. The Wire, or at least thus far in the first season, is an expose of the realities of the characters in the film. Simon is able to explore these intricate relationships, whether reality or not, and does so within a medium that is not as restricted as the news/newspaper. This just makes me think of this new trend of "fake news"-- where is the line between fiction film and nonfiction news? And what do audiences consider to be credible source? Bowden warns us to be weary of Simon's fictions, but his fiction seems to be very convincing to some. Thu, 02 Feb 2017 01:24:53 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/70146?scroll_to=669196 https://nowcomment.com/documents/70146?scroll_to=669196 Rebecca, I like how you pointed out that you question the "too 'cookie cutter'", oftentimes for me that is a red flag that something may be exaggerated or overused; however, I agree with some points in the others comments, too. I get the idea that the accuracy and every move, even if cookie cutter, is done for a reason. Simon's Baltimore may not be real, but I think considering the nature of the show so far, each piece is meant to tell us something or get the audience to consider things traditional news sharing platforms may not be able to tell us. Therefore, the distinguishing is necessary but in doing so, we should question and consider both sides and how they meet in the show. Thu, 02 Feb 2017 01:14:49 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/70146?scroll_to=669180 https://nowcomment.com/documents/70146?scroll_to=669180 Erin and Anna, I agree with you both, specifically the point of the other institutions. The world of journalism works closely with detectives. I wonder if we were to interview Simon ourselves if he would shed light on journalists' perspectives of detectives/police beyond his creation of McNulty. Additionally, The Wire is focused on McNulty as a detective, but I wonder how it would have been different had McNulty been a reporter. Thu, 02 Feb 2017 01:03:58 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/70146?scroll_to=669155 https://nowcomment.com/documents/70146?scroll_to=669155 In reading this article and having watched the first season, Anderson’s point of frustration and the inkling that “something important [was left] out” specifically hit a chord with me-- it gets you to think about the nature of media in itself. Media-- whether news or a television show-- is considered successful perhaps if it gets people thinking and invokes an emotional reaction. However, The Wire in its rawness and darkness, sheds little light on “the decent people”. Whose perspectives are being shared? I'm interested moving forward with the series whether we will grow cynical in nature towards these systems (political, social, economic, or hopeful and how Simon's perspective will play into that. So far it is as if the material and story is so dark that drawing parallels between the real world and the show seem hopeless-- it feeds this idea of perpetuation or an unbreakable cycle. Sun, 26 Mar 2017 19:21:12 -0400