Chapter 1. Charles Barkley and media stereotypes

1.1 Charles Barkley Speaks to Children about Racism and Prejudice

Charles Barkley Speaks to Children about Racism and Prejudice

Short Description

Imagine being in school and a famous basketball player comes in to have a discussion about race. That happened to a school in Houston but it wasn’t just any famous basketball player, it was Charles Barkley. Charles Barkley is known for being outspoken about his beliefs on everything from basketball to race relations and has never been afraid to voice his opinions. In the following video, Charles opens up about his beliefs on race, racism and basketball.

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After you've watched the video, click the link below to answer questions about what you've learned.
Video Assessment Quiz

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1. When asked about dealing with being called a racist remark, Charles Barkley says he sees the person as:

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2. Charles Barkley mentions that sports is a great equalizer among people because

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3. Charles Barkley says he has never been through racism. What does he mean?

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4. Charles Barkley says he gets more upset at black people who are racists. Why?

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5. How does Charles Barkley define racism?

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