4. For your private consideration, make a list of at least five common stereotypes about African Americans.

Beside each stereotype, write the name of a real African American person who does not fit this stereotype.

Look first among friends, family members, or yourself, if applicable. If you cannot think of a person you know, use a public figure or celebri

b. Beside each common stereotype about African Americans, write the name of a real person, pre!

ably one you know, who is ot African American who has exhibited the stereotyped characteristic.

c. How many times did you use a friend, family member, or yourself, if applicable, instead of a public figure or celebrity? What is the effect in addressing stereotypes of knowing someone personall and somewhat well, who is African American? How conscious an effort would one have to make to avoid behaving on the basis of these stereotypes?