Wednesday Draft Questions (4/29/20) - Pavithra Prabhu

My name is Pavithra Prabhu.

1. In “Sobreviviendo”, one of the lyrics is “Despite the strongest winds, The palm tree will always remain, I bend to sadness”. What is the singer trying to convey by establishing a relationship between palm trees and people? How is it relevant to current issues?

2. In the NPR article, it talks about how music is being utilized as a medium of protesting and how “Another way to join the chorus of protest is to, well, actually play for a protest”. What are the benefits of introducing music to these protests?

3. In the Reveal article, it elaborates how “A skipped paycheck means not only less money for their families in the U.S., but less support for family members in their home countries.” How do decisions made in the US affect Latinos all over the world? Is there a way to decrease possible negative effects?

4. In the CNN article, it stated that Black and Hispanic communities would have to face the worst consequences due to COVID-19. Due to these economic implications, what cultural effects can be felt in the Hispanic community?