1. Review the readings on Omi & Winant and answer the following question.
a. What is a \”racial project\” as defined by Omi & Winant (2-3 sentences)
2. Watch the following video and answer the following question.
a. The 1986 Anti-Drug Abuse Act created a 100 to 1 disparity between the sentencing guidelines for crack and powder cocaine. The individual speaking in this video regarding this disparity, Eric Sterling, helped to author the bill and played a central role in the passing of the bill by congress. Based on the readings, how would the disparity in sentencing between crack vs powder cocaine be considered what Omi & Winant defined as a \”racial project?\” (3-5 sentences)
b. Were you familiar with the crack vs powder cocaine sentencing debate before this assignment? Whether or not, there is no scientific evidence that one is more potent than the other. The only difference that has been proven is in their respective composition (crack cocaine contains baking soda). Based on your observations and research, what do you feel has contributed to the myth behind crack cocaine and resulted in harsher sentencing?