THE NATION CLASSROOM
American History as It Happened
RACE RELATIONS and CIVIL RIGHTS
MODULE EIGHT: 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 TWO
CLOSE READING
Carefully re-read Document Five, “We the People,” by Melissa Harris-Lacewell, and then answer the questions below based on your reading. (After you finish this activity, you can email it to your teacher.)
