Articulate and determined, passionate about equal treatment for all Americans, James Baldwin was an early spokesman for the Civil Rights Movement. The short PBS video provides viewers with the opportunity to hear Baldwin share his ideas on why things had to change.

Concepts

revolutions, racism, civil rights, civil rights leaders, the civil rights movement, jim crow laws

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Use during a study of the American Civil Rights Movement, during Black History Month, or a study of Baldwin's writings

Classroom Considerations

• One of five videos in the PBS American Masters series devoted to James Baldwin
• Requires a free PBS account to access materials

Pros

• Includes discussion questions and teacher tips

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.9-10.1 RL.9-10.2 RL.9-10.3 RL.11-12.1 RL.11-12.2 W.9-10.7 W.9-10.8 W.11-12.7 W.11-12.8