​RACE RELATIONS DURING WW2
Monica
I'm a post-bach student with my BA degree in Cultural Anthropology. Currently, I am enrolled in the credential program in order to become a history teacher. I plan to further pursue my PHD in order to become a professor. Some of my interests include: art, intersectional feminism, video games, and photography.
Primary Source Analysis: Bugs Bunny Nips the Nips, Down With the Japs photograph
Primary sources found: The Ducktators, Captain America Issue no. 3
Primary source description write up: Black America’s Double War, Our Enemy the Japanese, Private First Class: Victor Tampone, You're a Sap Mr. Jap
Secondary sources found: Crash Course US History #36, Racism.About.com
Peer edit: Don't Speak the Enemy's Language
Additional efforts: Overseer of the website
Linda
I grew up in Huntington Beach. I am currently attending CSULB as a sophomore. I am majoring in Health Care Administration and minoring in Health Science. Other than being a full time student, I work as a caregiver for kids with disabilities. My future goal is to become a Registered Nurse and to work at Hoag Hospital. I am a part of a sorority in the Greek community called Sigma Kappa.
Primary Source Analyzed:Dont Speak The Enemies Language, Down with the Japs photograph
Primary Sources Found: Japs Keep Moving, Japanese Ancestry, You're a Sap Mr. Jap
Secondary Sources Found:New Texas Curriculum Is Wrong About Racism
Additional efforts: Light editing
Alan
I am 20 years old and currently a sophomore majoring in Speech-Language Pathology. Aside from schoolwork, I occupy my time with my duties as a Resident Assistant and as Vice President of Recruitment of my fraternity Phi Kappa Tau. My hobbies include playing guitar, spending money on things I do not actually need, and watching documentaries on Netflix. I aspire to eventually become a speech therapist after finishing my education.
Primary Source Analysis: Life Magazine's xenophobic article, Down With the Japs photograph
Primary sources found: Black America's Double War, Private Victor Tampone
Secondary sources found: George Takei: Why I Love A Country That Once Betrayed Me, Tuskegee Airmen Documentary
Additional efforts: Wrapping up website, light editing
Vienna
I'm a second year at CSULB studying Chemistry. I enjoy eating, taking several naps a day, and really bad humor.
Primary Source Analysis: Dr. Seuss
Primary Sources found: J.A.R.D.A. - Executive Order 9066
Secondary Sources found: Library of Dr. Seuss's Political Cartoons, National WWII Museum of New Orleans, Racism in Early Superhero Comics, U.S. Department of the State
Additional efforts: Wrapping up the website, light editing
Rodrigo
I am enrolled at California State University of Long Beach as a sophomore. I am 19 years of age and am pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a specialty in exercise science. I plan to attend dentistry school and become a dentist after I receive my bachelors from CSULB. My hobbies include painting, playing guitar, and passing this course.
Primary Source Analysis: Leter From a Soldier, Down With the Japs photograph
Primary sources found: Taps for a Jim Crow Army
Secondary sources found: WWII Italian American Racism, Uni. of Missouri: Influence of Racism, Santa Cruz County History
Additional efforts: Wrapping up website, really light editing