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In class we talked about racism. In Canada racism is very alive. Tensions have been especially high lately due to the acquittal of the Colten Boushie case. We need to be conscious that racism happens in order to stop it. Although race is socially constructed,  racism is real and everywhere.   (Olivia James, 2013) A picture representing different skin tones (Myaology, 2017) A Quote about racism and anger by James Baldwin Last class we were read a poem written by Wendy Brathwaite called Black Women Rage. I enjoyed this poem because it mixes a variety of emotions; not just anger. My favorite line is, "Black women rage is a thing of beauty" (Brathwaite, 2013). Being proud of yourself and demanding rights is an amazing thing. Many times standing up for yourself takes a lot of courage and bravery. In this poem it describes life of a black women, especially referencing slavery and rape. When I read this poem it makes me believe that the poem is meant to be sa