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Visual literacy can be experienced in many different ways. Learners discuss the times, graphic art, and cultural significance of activism in art as they explore artist and Black Panther, Emory Douglas. This is a discussion-based lesson complete with background information and discussion questions.

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civil rights, human rights, civics, activism, cultural awareness

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activism, civil rights, culture, art and culture, black panthers, Community, emory douglas, art and society, discussion based learning, social studies
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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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