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A Raisin in the Sun Mikayla Measey

A Raisin in the Sun Mikayla Measey. Identify the connection between equal opportunities and the dreams of all individuals. Ella Baker. Grandchild of slaves Prominent activist Supported civil rights for African Americans Wanted to work as a medical missionary or social worker

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A Raisin in the Sun Mikayla Measey

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  1. A Raisin in the SunMikayla Measey Identify the connection between equal opportunities and the dreams of all individuals

  2. Ella Baker • Grandchild of slaves • Prominent activist • Supported civil rights for African Americans • Wanted to work as a medical missionary or social worker • Could not afford the extended education • Persuaded students in decision making and to involve themselves in grassroots work • Held a deep desire to connect her ethnic background to dreams and entire life

  3. Influence in A Raisin in the Sun • Beneatha and Ella both dreamed of achieving a career in medicine • Neither could afford it • Very independent • Influenced by cultural ideas and their ethnic background • Wanted to make a name for themselves • Were not defined only by the color of their skin • Embraced who they were and where they came from

  4. Employment opportunities • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) • Civil rights mission investigated discrimination in employment- race, sex, gender, national origin, or religion • Wanted to allow equal job opportunities for minorities • Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) • Attempted to improve racial equality in the workplace • Tried to develop African American leadership in organized labor

  5. Influence in A Raisin in the Sun • Walter did not like his job • Felt forced to forever be a servant to those of higher power • Wanted a better job to prove his position in life was not defined by his skin color • Felt scammed by Willy • Thought he was easily taken advantage of • Would always be known as a “tooken” soul instead of one who could take

  6. My ethnic background • Mainly Polish and Irish • Do not partake In any customs • Background does not factor into my view of my identity • Accept who I am but do not think my ethnicity should define myself • Not really a big deal • Background is everything in A Raisin in the Sun • Almost rejected because of skin color and is a huge factor in life

  7. Goals and Dreams • College- main necessity in life and determines level of success in the future • Enjoyable job- important not only to have a job but to have one you like • Look back with no regrets- be proud of decisions I made and the lifestyle choices I took • Dreams and goals can only be conquered if you allow yourself to be exposed to these opportunities • Would rather have had Bennie become a nurse rather than a doctor • Felt Walter’s dreams of the liquor store were childish- did not see a full reasoning behind this desire • You can only accomplish what you set out to do

  8. Conclusion • Respect should naturally given • Should not be judged because of outside appearance • Equal opportunity is important • Needed for a successful country • Civil rights should never be denied

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