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• 1 2019-11-14T11:37:03-08:00 background images 9 an analysis of the background images in my hands/wishful thinking plain 2019-11-19T12:19:45-08:00 screencast of my hands/wishful thinking
  
  
  
       the poignant story of Amadou Diallo is one that has been seen countless times in american society; an unjust loss of life within the black community.  in order to emphasize this tragedy, the background images of the storyline are extremely important. 
  
       the stark contrast between the subtle hints about Amadou Diallo's story and the obvious pointing toward the object that caused his downfall create a very clear picture of the purpose of the story.  by creating a picturesque storyline about how the world should be, then flashing the images of a defenseless extended hand, the reader is constantly reminded of the differences between the ideal and the actual situation. 
  
      the beauty of the background, much like the interactivity, lies within its simplicity.  the central image flashes periodically, changing from one image to the next, and the background images stay stationary, alternating between the two images of the hand.  one image is of a hand illuminated by an unseen light in a dark night-like setting, one with black skin, a watch, and a ring on the ring finger.  these traits give the hand personality; this person is married, maybe with a family.  the watch signifies the need to know the time; maybe this person has a job with strict deadlines.  then, the image changes to the same hand holding a simple black wallet, just like Diallo was when he was shot.  
  
      while it may be assumed that these pieces of information shown in the images of "my hands/wishful thinking" are important because they were some of Diallo's final moments, it can also be said that they showcase the only pieces of information that were relevant in the shooting of an innocent man.  his skin was dark, his hands were full, and the police officers that shot him assumed that these were the only things that they needed to see before they acted.  however, they did not notice or care about the small details when they chose to shoot instead of approach.  they did not see the wedding ring or the watch, but only a threat.  
  
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  by: maddie tobias
• 1 2019-11-11T18:35:06-08:00 general description. 3 plain 2019-11-14T12:13:10-08:00 this project is in memorial to Amadou Diallo, a black man wrongly killed by the police on february 5, 1999.  his death sparked outrage among the black community due to the fact that he was unarmed and defenseless.  the incident occured late at night, when Diallo was sitting outside on his porch.  the police belieived he looked suspicious, and got out of their car to confront him.  when Diallo saw the approaching police officers, he pulled out his wallet. the police reacted instantly, drawing their weapons and shooting him before he could react.  
  
  he was shot 41 times.