Analyzing quotes...

Read the following quotation from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

You may well ask, “Why direct action? Why sit-ins, marches, and so forth?...Nonviolent direct action seeks to create such a crisis and foster such a tension that a community which has refused to negotiate is forced to confront the issue. It seeks to dramatize the issue that it can no longer be ignored. My citing the creation of tension as part of the work may sound rather shocking. But I must confess that I am not afraid of the word “tension.” I have earnestly opposed violent tension, but there is a constructive, nonviolent tension which is necessary for growth.
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., "Letter from a Birmingham Jail", 1963

Choose a word, phrase, sentence, or idea that stands out to you. Discuss why it stood out and give examples.

Video Reflection

Now that you have witnessed the philosophy [idea] of "non-violence" in the 1960's, explain
1. How you feel about the actions of people in this film. (Be sepcific....people, places, events, etc..)

2. How is this connected to Gandhi's THREE components of "passive resistance"?

CRM and Non violence

Imagine that someone did something to you that was completely unfair. Let's say that this person is a store owner and would not allow you to come into her store because you were under the age of 18. She begins to yell at you and speak negatively about you "rugrats"... You say nothing offensive and ask to come in to by a bottle of water (you were really thirsty) but she calls the police to have you removed. Before the police come, she yells for her family and tells them that you tried to rob her and assault her because you were "young". The storeowners son, who is your age, charges at you...

1.Explain how you would handle the situation....in a "non-violent" manner. Would it be challenging? Explain?

2.What would be some important reasons NOT to react violently? Explain..

Eyes on the Prize documentary

During the next few weeks, you will view many disturbing events relating to the Civil Rights Movement. You may see people being treated unfair, beat and even murdered. You will also see people standing up to injustice, marching in large groups, singing, smiling, and shouting.

Why do you think it is important to learn about these disturbing events?

Ethnicity 8E

Read the following quotation:

"My mother’s mother was German
My mother’s father was Danish
My father’s mother was African American/Native American
My father’s father was Filipino/Chinese
I was born in Brooklyn, New York"

Respond to this quote. What comes to mind?

Think about...
What ethnicity is this person? What point is this person trying to make? What kind of life do you think this person may live? What kind of experiences do you think this person has everyday?

Diversity... (8E)

Diversity is defined as being a "range of different things". Some synonyms of diversity are: variety, mixture, assortment.

Why is "diversity" in a nation important? Explain both successes and challenges that arise when there is a diversity of people in a country.

Diversity...

Diversity is defined as being a "range of different things". Some synonyms of diversity are: variety, mixture, assortment.

Why is "diversity" in a nation important? Explain both successes and challenges that arise when there is a diversity of people in a country.

Open Response Analysis 4

One perspective on race is that, it has no biological meaning. If you were able to turn a "white" and "black" person inside out, you would not be able to tell the difference. Another perspective that differs from that is, Race is like water and can take form on an object. The racists can decide what you are from, white to asian to aftrican american. These definitions are different becuse one believes that there is no trace of race, while the other tells ou race can take on any person. The definitions basically stand between race and no race.

Open Response Analysis 3

ead the following essay question answer and discuss what strengths and weaknesses it has. Remember, constructive feedback is a MUST!

Student C

The famous scientist that pushed people to discriminate against certain races was a boy. This scientists name is Benjamine Banaker. He wrote a whole book showing that Africans are smart. Thomas Jeffson thought that he was a special kind of AFrican and he beleived that he was the only African like that.

Open Response Analysis 2

ead the following essay question answer and discuss what strengths and weaknesses it has. Remember, constructive feedback is a MUST!

Student B
Because of slaves. which was cause by christopher columbus. The king and queen sent Him to Africa to get slaves. Race is like a clear glass of water depends how yo see it. some people just was brought up not tolike certain colors and Backgrounds.

Open Response Analysis

Read the following essay question answer and discuss what strengths and weaknesses it has. Remember, constructive feedback is a MUST!

Student A
Two different perspectives on race are one, "the only race is human" and second "race is based off of skin color." A person had said that the only type of race is humna race, because science has prove that we are 99.9% genatically identical. Our bodies are almost exact on the inside, but the outside of us are physically different. The second perspective "race is based of a color" which I believe is true. During slavery time there were whites & black only restrooms, diners, etc. If you looked at their skin you see why they were called white or black. These are only 2 perspectives there's plenty more thoughts on race, sorry I can't share them all with you.

Diversity in America.

1. Explain the difference between "race" and "ethnicity".
2. Choose one "ethnic" group and discuss and explain one challenge and one contribution they have made in America.