Author: Cyrus Mooney

The learning resource that has resonated with me the most throughout this course and stimulated my learning related to critical social justice issues, is the Colorblind Racism presentation from Open Oregon State. This module made me think quite a bit differently about how I understand the impacts of colorblindness and resegregation in our society. Throughout… Continue reading Week 10 Assignment – Storytelling / Critical Reflection

For this assignment I would like to share an experience that I had with a family member regarding the tension and conflict between social movements related to Black Lives Matter, police brutality and supporting law enforcement professionals.  I have an extended family member, Travis, that currently serves as a Police Officer in Tigard, Oregon. Travis… Continue reading Week 7 Assignment – Storytelling / Racial Climate (Part 1)

I grew up in a predominantly white community of middle-to-high socioeconomic status, where there was a significant lack of diversity throughout the city and especially within the school district. Sherwood, Oregon is a suburb about 30 minutes south of Portland where my parents began living before I was born in 1995. My mother, being an… Continue reading Week 3 Assignment – Storytelling / Racial Academic Autobiography

Hi, all! My name is Cyrus Mooney and I am a second year part time CSSA student at Oregon State. I also work as a professional in the Recreational Sports Department on the Corvallis campus as an Operations and Membership Coordinator. Since I have been at home more, my partner and I have picked up… Continue reading Week 1 Discussion – Storytelling / Share your family history