Civil Rights Spotlight: Dr. Lonnie Randolph
In recognition of July's Honoree for the 2024 South Carolina African American History Calendar,Dr. Lonnie Randolph, students will discover the contributions and impact he made to the Civil Rights Movement and how they they can advocate for Civil Rights in their future career.
Essential Question
How can you advocate for Civil Rights within your career?
Grade(s):
- 5
- 8
Subject(s):
Recommended Technology:
Laptop/Chromebook
Other Instructional Materials or Notes:
Lesson Progression
Introduction
Have the following prompt posted as students enter the classroom:
- What is an optometrist? How would an optometrist advocate for Civil Rights?
Once all students are in their seats and have responded to the prompt, have students share their thoughts with the class. Afterwards, explain to students that this activity is inspired by the July Honoree of the South Carolina African America History Calendar, Dr. Lonnie Randolph, an Optometrist and Civil Rights leader in South Carolina.
Spotlight Graphic Organizer
Have students watch the July Honoree of the South Carolina African American History Calendar video. As they watch, have students fill out the Spotlight Graphic Organizer.
Students will record information on the following topics:
- Background: Where is Dr. Lonnie Randolph from? What events led him to pursue a career in Civil Rights?
- Education: Where did Dr. Randolph attend school? Which degree(s) did he receive?
- Accomplishments: What honors and accomplishments has Dr. Randolph received?
- Impact: What impact has Dr. Randolph made in his community as a Civil Rights leader?
Students may research additional Information if they cannot answer questions from the video or calendar excerpt.
Advocating for Civil Rights
Have students answer the following prompt using the graphic organizer.
- What career are you interested in? How would you advocate for Civil Rights in that career?
Allow students to share their responses with a partner or with the class.
Conclusion
Have students share out or complete an exit slip on what they learned about Dr. Lonnie Randolph and the impact he made in the Civil Rights Movement.
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View ResourceSOUTH CAROLINA AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY CALENDAR VIDEO
View ResourceSOUTH CAROLINA AFRICAN AMERICA HISTORY CALENDAR
View ResourceCivil Rights Spotlight Rubric (Google Doc)
View ResourceStandards
- 5.4.CC Analyze the continuities and changes of race relations in the United States and South Carolina following the Supreme Court decisions of Briggs v. Elliott and Brown v. Board of Education.
- 8.5.CX Analyze the correlation between the Modern Civil Rights Movement in South Carolina and the U.S.
- This indicator was designed to foster inquiry into the role of South Carolina in the Modern Civil Rights Movement, to include the influence of court cases such as Briggs v. Elliot and Flemming v. South Carolina Electric and Gas. This indicator was also developed to promote inquiry into the relationship between national leadership, protests, and events and South Carolina leadership, protests and events, such as the Friendship Nine and the Orangeburg Massacre.
