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Black Lives Matter: Campaigning for Racial Justice

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While young people today may be familiar with the slogan "Black Lives Matter!" few may know much about the founders of the movement and the group's objectives. A short video introduces viewers to the origins of the movement, its role in social media, and its attempt to expand to a whole-wide movement.

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Concepts
racism, social-emotional learning, tolerance, social justice, social activism, civil rights, the civil rights act of 1964, the civil rights movement, activism, human rights, the voting rights act, cross-media analysis, media, media bias, media coverage
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social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Begin by having class members develop a KWL chart for Black Lives Matter
  • Have groups research the freedom schools and breakfast programs established in the 1960s
  • Review the provisions of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the 1965 Voting Rights Act
Classroom Considerations
  • A protocol must be in place for a safe, respectful discussion of sensitive issues
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