“That’s the problem. We let people say stuff, and they say it so much that it becomes okay to them and normal for us. What’s the point of having a voice if you’re gonna be silent in those moments you shouldn’t be?”
Goodreads
— Angie Thomas, The Hate U Give
Map & Chart Making
Research data and statistics based on themes in the book, such as police brutality, racial inequality, political or social disparities, incarceration rates, or any other data that provides knowledge and clear display of racism in the U.S and create your own map, chart, or graphic based on your specific research. Map Maker, Canva, or GEOMemo are tools that can be used for this.
Art Project
Create a visual response to the novel that reflects your understanding of its themes and messages. Be creative and use your own artistic style to convey your ideas. Discuss how the visual response reflects your understanding of The Hate U Give. Present to the class and make sure to answer any questions and spark some conversations surrounding the themes that are being brought up.
COMPSTAT 4 Justice
COMPSTAT 4 Justice, Center for Policing Equity
In this TEDTalk, Dr. Phillip Atiba Goff discusses how data can drive and deliver outcomes for healthier communities and safer police programs. This data offers methods that improve the actions of police as well as identify the biggest gaps in racial disparities across the U.S. These measurements will reimagine the delivery of public safety services. After reviewing the Center for Policing Equity’s C4J (COMPSTAT 4 Justice) graphic, as well as the TEDTalk “How We Can Make Racism a Solvable Problem – and Improve Policing,” answer the following questions and discuss with your class:
1. What are things that matter to you that you wish were measured more in society or your community?
2. What actions do you wish would be taken to help an issue that is personal to you, someone you love, or a community of people you care about?
3. How would utilizing COMPSTAT 4 Justice possibly change the events that occurred in The Hate U Give? What do you think Starr would say about this program, and what ways do you think she’d like to see it affect and improve her community?
Resources
Map&Chart Making: https://www.tableau.com/foundation/data-equity/equitable-justice https://www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2020/06/05/policekillings/
https://www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2022/12/22/policing_survey/
Art Project: https://www.youthvoices.live/literacy-skills-in-defining-yourself/
Breaking the Ban 