Exploring the different readings this week was definitely intriguing. It was interesting to read
about Kameelah Janan Rasheed’s fascination with research and trying to exclude the bias of
information collected in places like libraries, and trying to overcome the high inaccessibility
of such information. This was a brave effort on her side given all other professional
responsibilities she has. Even more interesting, was Delany’s idea of education and how it is
supposed to disarm what is seen as dangerous, unreacheable, or I might go even as far as saying
ignored. Education is one of the most important things that shape a person’s behavior and thought.
It then becomes easy to see the connection between Delany and Rasheed’s ideas: Rasheed’s motivation
comes out of a genuine interest in the people around her and the curiosity to be aware of what is
around her. In a way, she chooses to educate herself about where she is because most of the time the
resources to otherwise get that information are either influenced by certain people’s bias or
preferences and in the worst cases, bigotry. I also feel that it is very important to note the
bravery, versatility, and resilience of the people whose stories we read about this week, because it
really goes a long way in showcasing the life of black people especially in America.