The Color of Debt: How Collection Suits Squeeze Black Neighborhoods”
Why is there a racial imbalance in the number of creditor lawsuits against those in debts to corporations? Even when controlled for income and for the amount of debts, ProPublica has found that black families with outstanding debts are sued at significantly higher rates than white families with these debts.
To complete this extra credit assignment, you will need the following:
- Article: https://www.propublica.org/article/debt-collection-lawsuits-squeeze-black-neighborhoods (Links to an external site.)
- Marketplace Interview/Story: This is at the same page. On the right side of the page, toward the top, you will find a media player. Click on the play button to hear the story. Again, the website is: https://www.propublica.org/article/debt-collection-lawsuits-squeeze-black-neighborhoods (Links to an external site.)
- MSNBC Television Interview: http://www.msnbc.com/melissa-harris-perry/watch/lawsuits-squeeze-black-communities–report-546776643817 (Links to an external site.)
- Interactive: Not far below the media player, you will see an “Interactive”. Below it, the title reads: “See the black neighborhoods where collection suits hit hardest.” Click on the image for the Interactive to view it.
For an opportunity to earn these points, please read the following very carefully and follow all directions.
- For up to 18 points extra credit, review the article, the Marketplace Interview/Story (listen), and the MSNBC story
- Write an essay in which you discuss 1-2 specific points from each (all three), and connect the paper to material we cover in AAST 220, in a paper of 550 words or more.
- Ensure that your paper demonstrates your comprehension of the documentary, the New York Times article, and the NPR story, and that it provides a clear connection to the course text/material/topics.
- In your discussion, provide clear connections to the the text and themes from the course.
- Ensure that you provide at least one quote per required source/media item in your essay.
- Remember to follow the essay template for this course to format your paper, and include the title of all discussed materials, such as the names of the short film and of the article, in your essay
- Choose a clear title for your essay that relates to the materials being used for the essay. Ex: “Reflections on ProPublica’s ‘The Color of Debt’ Article”
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