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Identity and Cultural Legacy
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Identity and Cultural Legacy
🎭 Part 1: Understanding Identity and Culture
1. Which of the following best defines cultural identity?
A person's favorite foods and music
The shared beliefs, traditions, and values that shape how a person sees the world
Where someone was born
A person's job or career choice
2. How might someone's cultural background influence their legacy? Select all that apply:
It shapes what they value and fight for
It influences how their story is told and remembered
It affects the communities that honor their memory
It has no impact on how they are remembered
3. In the 1950s, Henrietta Lacks lived in rural Virginia during a time of segregation. This historical context likely influenced her:
Access to quality medical care
Educational opportunities
Treatment by healthcare professionals
All of the above
4. Fill in the blank using parallel structure:
My identity is shaped by my _____________, by my _____________, and by my _____________.
✍️ Part 2: Personal Reflection and Analysis
5. Think about your own cultural identity. List three specific elements that shape who you are (examples: family traditions, community values, personal experiences, music, religion, etc.):
6. How might your cultural background influence how you view or understand Henrietta Lacks' story differently than someone from a different background?
7. Music often reflects cultural identity and values. Think of a song that represents something important about your culture or identity. Write the song title and artist, then explain in 2-3 sentences how it connects to your cultural background:
Song: _________________________ Artist: _________________________
🔗 Part 3: Making Connections
8. Compare and contrast: How might life in 1950s rural Virginia be similar to and different from your own community today?
Similarities:
Differences:
9. How do you think Henrietta's rural, African American background in the 1950s South shaped her legacy and the way her story has been told? Explain your thinking:
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