THE NATION CLASSROOM
American History as It Happened
RACE RELATIONS and CIVIL RIGHTS
MODULE ONE: 1991–present
MANHATTAN, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES – 2019/08/09: Protesters marching in the streets – Community organizations and Activists demanding police accountability gathered for a rally and march at the clock in Grand Central Terminal on August to commemorate the 5 year anniversary of Mike Brown’s death by Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson. Four participants were arrested during the march in Times Square for alleged disorderly conduct. (Photo by Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images)
STUDENT PRACTICE ACTIVITY ONE
COMPARE AND CONTRAST PERSPECTIVES
Carefully read Document Six (“Warped History: The Roots of Dylann Roof’s Racism Go Deep”) and Document Seven (“Ringing the Freedom Bell”). Then respond to these three questions. (After you finish this activity, you can email it to your teacher.)
