Select one of the following prompts to guide your initial post.

Prompt #1 

What does it mean to be an “American?” Is there an overriding definition of what it means to be an "American?" Is it possible to encompass a multitude number of races, ethnicities, cultures, religions, and various identities into one single national identity? What is the danger behind pushing for a single “story?” Reflect on these questions critically in your answer. 

(USLO 3.1) 

Prompt #2 

Discuss the privileges ‘natural’ born U.S. citizens enjoy that people with different immigrant and migrant identities do not. What institutional or systemic factors give rise to nationalism for in-groups and oppression of the non-citizen groups? 

(USLO 3.3) 

Prompt #3 

Immigrants, migrants, and asylum seekers belong to various race, gender, age, religion, and more identities. How does the intersectionality of multiple identities affect these non-citizen groups? Provide a couple of examples and discuss ways to mitigate the detrimental effects and trauma these groups face in the host country. 

(USLO 3.1) 

Prompt #4 

The United States was built by immigrants from diverse backgrounds, many of whom fled violence and persecution. However, there is a growing fear of immigrants today, often described as xenophobia. How can we explain this fear and change the conversation to be better allies to those experiencing it? 

(USLO 3.2) 

Prompt #5 

Despite the immigrant, migrant, and undocumented workers’ contributions to the U.S. economy, these groups experience various socio-economic, political, and legal barriers to inclusion. Why is immigrant inclusion vital to a nation? What are the critical challenges to inclusive practices for these groups? And as a society, what can we do to ensure equitable access to resources for immigrant groups? 

(USLO 3.3)